Articles tagged “tourism”

Tourism

The reality and potential for tourism’s growth in Haiti

Haiti needs to find a compelling way to both ignore the walled gardens of private cruise line beaches and expand beyond feel-good tourism in order to create a real culture of tourism in the country.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Chicago really wants to see 50 million visitors a year by 2020

With stunning architecture, great restaurants, rich cultural life, and a great outdoors scene Chicago's is easily one of the U.S.'s top cities. But it won't get 50 million visitors if it allows its citizens to keep murdering one another.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Abu Dhabi tourists get schooled in local ethics via a pamphlet no one will ever read

Skift | 12 years ago

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Wealthy Chinese tourists continue to flock to Australia

While it still lags behind France and the U.S., Australia is tops with Chinese tourists and has become a preferred destination for vacation homes.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Russia can only become a bigger tourism destination if it cleans up

Hilton and other brands have identified the possibilities in Russia but they, like others, are cautioned by not only a poor infrastructure, but red tape, high prices, and poor customer service.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Ethiopia and Sudan meet to talk tourism collaboration

Ethiopia's rich cultural history is a draw, but its current political challenges make it a destination that is often only attractive to less stable countries like Sudan.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Tourism’s strongest calling card: 26 new sites added to UNESCO heritage list

Everyone on the list's gearing up for an upsurge in tourist interest, though heritage conservation is a tricky balance to build tourism with.

Skift | 12 years ago