With the world economy apparently on the road to recovery, tourism will play a huge part in many countries’ income and competition is high to capture the biggest share of that market. International tourism is on track for a rebound with growth of 3-4% projected for 2010 – a welcome recovery after 2009’s slump.

But when it comes to international travels, who spends the most and where should travel and tourism organizations be targeting their marketing budgets to attract the big spenders? At number one, it’s the Germans who spend over $90 billion a year on their travels, a disproportionate amount compared to their population which numbers just over 80 million, less than a third of the next biggest spenders – the USA, who splash $79.7 billion a year on holidays. Known for tipping big in restaurant and bars, Americans certainly know how to spend.

In third place it’s the UK who splurge $68.5 billion to escape the UK on cheap flights each year. No doubt the lure of sun and sand plays a huge part in the mass exodus, with Spain by far our favourite holiday escape. This is also backed up by recent Skyscanner stats, with cheap flights to Malaga topping the most popular searched in January.

France, which is also the world’s most popular country in terms of tourist arrivals, empty their wallets of $42.1 per year, whilst the Chinese spend $36.2 billion annually on their travels.

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Posted: February 20th, 2010 under Europe, Travel News.
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Many of you have heard of the mermaid, but not a Merlion. At Singapore, you will find a statue with a head of a lion and a body of mermaid. The Merlion now serves as a tourist attraction for both tourist and locals. Even chocolate companies are imitating the figures of the merlion to attract people. The merlion has a very wonderful scenario during the night. So as a tourist, you might want to check this along with its other iconic places.

The Merlion was originally located at the mouth of the Singapore River, across from the Elizabeth Walk, just 120 metres from their present location. Also called the Merlion Park, the area soon became a popular tourist attraction and took its place among the famous landmarks of great cities of the world.

Mr Lee Kuan Yew, the then Prime Minister of Singapore, officiated the installation ceremony of the Merlion on 15 September 1972. A bronze plaque commemorated the auspicious occasion with the inscription, “The Merlion has been erected as a symbol to welcome all visitors to Singapore”. On the 21st year of the Merlion, the Park was refurbished and re-opened in September 1993.

Enjoy the beautiful Merlion, Singapore all in one. Singapore has different tourist location to choose from. visit Singapore and enjoy the city.

Posted: December 18th, 2009 under Asia, tours, Travel News.
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I used to remember the Mummy movies back in my high school years which clearly emphasize the Egyptian Pyramids. The Pyramids of Giza is one of the most famous pyramids in the world. It is situated in Egypt and research shows that it is shape of a perfect triangle. I also remembered having our teacher mentioned that the Dutch get their white tulips at Egypt. Most people often overlook Egypt as just the pyramids and mummies , but there’s so much more to know discover about Egypt.

Certainly it is a prime location to see our great heritage from the ancient world, including Pyramids and wonderful temples, but it is also part of the Holy Land, and tours to Christian and other religious monuments are popular. Yet Egypt also offers nature and desert treks, great scuba diving and even golf, fishing and birding expeditions. One may choose to relax on the wondrous Egypt Red Sea or Sinai coasts, take in the high culture of Cairo, or even leisurely float down the Egyptian Nile on a luxurious river boat.

So when you arrive at Egypt make sure you get to do all of is things. If not all, probably half of them. And don’t forget Egypt also offers the best food in town. Certainly it is a prime location to see our great heritage from the ancient world, including Pyramids and wonderful temples, but it is also part of the Holy Land, and tours to Christian and other religious monuments are popular. Yet Egypt also offers nature and desert treks, great scuba diving and even golf, fishing and birding expeditions. One may choose to relax on the wondrous Egypt Red Sea or Sinai coasts, take in the high culture of Cairo, or even leisurely float down the Egyptian Nile on a luxurious river boat.

So visit Egypt and discover not only gold, treasures, pyramids but more of its rich history and culture.

Posted: December 11th, 2009 under Europe, tours, Travel Deals, Travel News.
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I’ve always had the impression that I am closely related to the waters. The always leave me breathless and hungry for more. I love in a tropical country and have the best beaches to ask for. This might be the case, I still long to see other beaches around the globe. The Bahamas is actually on my list to where I might be headed before I die. I think it’s one of the coolest places in the universe.

is the sailing capital of the world. Like everyone else, I wish to sail and visit this place. Abaco is the sailing capital of the world. Abaco is the third most populous island Bahamas.
In Abaco, you will find excellent marinas, Bahamas guides and boats for hire as well as a championship golf course, one of seven in The Bahamas — the others being in Nassau, Freeport, Abaco and Eleuthera.

Abaco is referred to as the sailing capital of the world. Abaco Bahamas has naturally protected waters and dozens of offshore cays covering over 130 square miles of Bahamian aquamarine water.

Abaco Bahamas is the third most populous island in The Bahamas and bears a resemblance to New England from which it attracts so many of its visitors and winter residents — many who often purchase a second home here in such developments as the new Serenity Point. Marsh Harbour Abaco is the commercial centre located on Great Abaco.

Home to the famous red and white striped lighthouse, Abaco with its numerous offshore cays and reef protected waters, once served as a safe harbor for British loyalists during the American Revolution. The first settlement on Abaco was Carleton Point, located at the northern end of Treasure Cay a luxury resort development. Carleton was settled in 1783 by 600 Loyalists refugees from New York, fleeing the newly independent United States.

Ive seen almost every magazine and on the television strips on long white beaches and people sailing on it. It’s glorious and magnificent scenery to carry on in my eyes. I’m quite surprised that there still many places in Bahamas I’m still not yet familiar of. Bahamas will always be on my to list.

Posted: December 1st, 2009 under tours, Travel News, travel tips.
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