The world commemorated the arrival of the world’s seven billionth baby last October. In 2012, we’re all awaiting the arrival of the one billionth tourist. Continue reading …
The world commemorated the arrival of the world’s seven billionth baby last October. In 2012, we’re all awaiting the arrival of the one billionth tourist. Continue reading …
Despite the world’s economic uncertainty, July 2011 saw the highest number of international tourist arrivals ever recorded in one month. Tourists from emerging countries were the biggest spenders. Continue reading …
As always, the world’s tourism outbound travel market is in a fine balancing act. In Europe and the US, fragile consumer confidence is marred by economic uncertainty as residents watch frantic efforts by politicians to create stability in the midst of crisis. But in the Asia Pacific, outbound tourism is flourishing – even Japan is seeing a modest uptick in outbound travel. In Canada, Canadians are still travelling, but will that hold up with the recent drop in the value of the Loonie? Continue reading …
As we head into the height of summer, there is reason for cautious optimism that the world will recover from its economic headache and pent-up enthusiasm for travel will be released. Continue reading …
When I moved into a condo in this city nearly 15 years ago, someone asked me if I would miss having a garden. My answer: I live in a garden. It’s called Vancouver. Continue reading …
