Apr 13th, 2010
Adventure travel could be set for surge
The number of people embarking on an action holiday could be set to increase this year following research by the British Travel Awards (BTA). According to a study by the organisation, Britons appear to be intent on taking a holiday this year following a recession that caused them to rein in their spending. Share and [...]
Mar 25th, 2010
Mainstream travellers leading travel social media revolution
Middle age travellers are shaping consumer views of the best hotels and holiday destinations at home and abroad. Excerpt: Surprisingly, the age group most likely to visit a travel agent is 16-24 year olds, some seeking advice on how best to structure gap year travel arrangements. The use of social media is prompting significant numbers [...]
Mar 24th, 2010
UNWTO: China may surpass France as top tourist destination by 2015
China will surpass France as the largest tourist destination by 2015, according to a senior official with the United Nations World Tourism Organization. The number of incoming tourists has been growing fast, and the country has great potential to be the No. 1 tourist destination by then, said Taleb Rifai, secretary general of the UNWTO. [...]
Mar 16th, 2010
Website Travel purchases Backpackers World Travel
Website Travel has announced the purchase of Base Tourism Group retail arm Backpackers World Travel for an undisclosed sum (BWT). Under the agreement, Website Travel will acquire the BWT brand along with all 18 retail branches and five ‘implants’, while Base will retain all of its hostel travel desks which will continue to trade as [...]
Mar 9th, 2010
TRADE CONFERENCE TO HONOUR SUSAN GOLDSTEIN
The Work Experience Travel Market and IAPA Annual Conference will hold a special reception to honour youth and student travel-industry leader, Susan Goldstein. Goldstein recently stepped down as managing director of event management company, WYSTC A/S to form her own firm, Susan Goldstein Associates – an independent consultancy that enables companies, associations and trade shows [...]
Mar 8th, 2010
TA Global Market Monitor shows steady inbound arrivals to Oz despite worldwide decline
Despite the global financial crisis and swine flu, inbound tourist arrivals to Australia remained static in 2009, compared to a four per cent decline in tourism worldwide. According to Tourism Australia’s latest Global Market Monitor, while January 2010 arrivals are expected to remain flat year on year due to the later Chinese New Year, beyond [...]
Mar 8th, 2010
US: Innovative website helps with study abroad
An internet-based service informing students how best to live and study abroad has released a ’10 Step Guide’ of advice, which universities could offer their foreign scholars. The founders of Boston-based Abroad101.com were inspired by the study abroad experience of childhood friends who realised the benefits of travelling and learning abroad while completing their university [...]
Mar 8th, 2010
Thailand top travel destination for gappers
Thailand has once again been named one of the best places in the world to enjoy a gap year adventure. The south-east Asian nation has been named as the world’s Best Tourist Country by Swedish publication Travel News for the eighth year in a row, beating the likes of Australia, South Africa and Italy. Share [...]
Mar 8th, 2010
Obama signs Bill to Create U.S. Tourism Board
A national tourism board to promote international travel to the United States is a provision of a bill President Barack Obama signed into law Thursday. As part of its duties, the board will coordinate advertising and other marketing efforts to encourage foreign travelers to visit the United States, The Washington Post reported. The measure is [...]
Mar 8th, 2010
Au Pair in Australia Program Just Added by InterExchange Working Abroad
InterExchange Working Abroad has just expanded its Australian program offerings to include a new Au Pair in Australia program. This is the third program InterExchange offers in Australia. With Australia’s popularity as a travel destination for adventure seekers, InterExchange has created yet another option for young people who wish to work while they travel. Share [...]
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