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03rd September 2009
A jittery economy and worries about increasing unemployment rates currently hitting Western Europe has forced a major re-think of tourist numbers for most holiday destinations - and the island of Malta in the Mediterranean is no exception.
The number o... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd September 2009
It may be a tough time for tourism, but while there are glimmers of green shoots in the global economy and subsequently in global tourism, there are also some great holiday deals on offer as incentives to keep up those tourist numbers. Celtic Campervans (... Read >
Author: Jumping Spider Media28th August 2009
GaslampVacations.com Anticipates Increased Success for Upcoming
2010 San Diego Travel Season
August 2009 – Despite the growing challenges facing the San Diego travel and tourism market, Gaslamp Vacations expects solid results for the 2010 season. ... Read >
Author: cgsaturday@hotmail.com18th August 2009
Increasing unemployment rates and the economic slump currently hitting Western Europe has forced a major re-think of tourist numbers for most holiday destinations - and the island of Malta in the Mediterranean is no exception.
The number of holidays be... Read >
Author: Roger Munns18th August 2009
In recent years there has been a shift among the British public who take holidays abroad to move away from their traditional favourite holiday destinations like Spain and Spanish islands like Majorca to new areas like Turkey, Egypt and Morocco.
The rea... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st August 2009
A land steeped in history and tradition, Turkey is an intoxicating blend of eastern and western culture. Characterised by its unique position straddling continental Europe and Asia, Turkey is defined by its friendly people, stunning scenery and superb cli... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st August 2009
Over the last three to four years the trend among the British public who take holidays abroad has been to move away from their traditional favourite destinations like Spain and the Spanish islands like Lanzarote to new areas like Turkey, Egypt and Morocco... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer31st July 2009
For those of you who missed the last fee-free weekend at Yellowstone National Park you will be happy to know that they are doing it again on August 15 and 16. Responding to the tough economic times and wanting to give as many people as possible the op... Read >
Author: tours4fun18th July 2009
Mexico real estatefor foreigners is in many ways interdependent on Mexico’s foreign tourism. In addition to the fact that the economy of most Mexico real estate destinations is heavily dependent on tourism, much of the infrastructure and activities in... Read >
Author: Thomas Lloyd17th July 2009
Ever popular Tenerife has prospered along with much of Europe in the last twenty years, and has built itself a reputation as a great place for a holiday.
So successful has Tenerife's promotions been as a holidays destination that a significant part of ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th July 2009
"Bhutan is truly a land of breath-taking beauty, far reaching mountain views, terraced farmland, dramatic river valleys and glittering streams...it has certainly left an everlasting impression on me", writes Charlotte Lawton (Charlie), Country Director fo... Read >
Author: Steppes Travel01st July 2009
The tourism industry in Thailand truly took off when US soldiers started to arrive in the 1960s for Rest and Recuperation (R&R) during the Vietnam War period. Coinciding, international mass tourism sharply increased during the same period due to the risin... Read >
Author: thailandholiday05th June 2009
Glenbrook in New Zealand is home to the country’s foremost heritage sites for railways. The Glenbrook Vintage Railway (GVR) is a steam railway which is self sufficient. Due to the support and volunteerism generated from the Railway Enthusiasts Society t... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye04th June 2009
This honor is considered to be the tourism equivalent of the Oscars, and Thailand has won it for eight consecutive years in the ‘world’s best country’ category. This is certainly a high accolade and not to be downplayed in any way, and proves there ... Read >
Author: thailandholiday27th April 2009
Known by a number of different names, the Athens and Epidaurus Festival is a yearly event that brings together people and culture from all over Greece. Entering its 52nd year, the "Hellenic Festival", or just the Athens Festival, was established in 1955 i... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton23rd April 2009
Any hopes that vacation island Malta could escape the worst of Europe's recession as people cut back on their spending are evaporating fast as new official figures show that the island's tourism industry went into decline towards the end of 2008, leaving ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th April 2009
In the words of poet Hugh MacDiarmid, Edinburgh is a 'mad god's dream' and it may possibly be the stage for a dream of a stag weekend. Aside from the bonnie lasses in tartan skirts, Edinburgh is also one of the most luscious cities in Europe. Set on anci... Read >
Author: BrianSmall13th March 2009
If you are faced with the task of choosing a location for an early summer break then you should think about more than just the weather possibilities. Some resorts are just not ready for early season visitors.
Typically holiday destinations around the w... Read >
Author: Mark Bartley02nd February 2009
Just losing visitors during a recession is understandable - losing a million of them in one year when a good part of your economy relies on tourism could be construed as careless.
Figures just released in Spain show it is the British who have stopped v... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th January 2009
This year when the recession started to hit the travel industry, Malta produced a sizzling set of figures from her cruise ship arrivals for 2008.
Another record, and for the first time breaking through the 500,000 cruise ship passenger arivals figure.
... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th December 2008
Both marketing and tourist officials on the island of Malta are beginning a push to change the face of its holiday industry, as the overall number of holidays sold in 2009 is expected to dip, with the aim of maybe keeping her tourist numbers on a similar ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer23rd September 2008
Tour operators and merchant banks going under, together with high oil prices and higher aviation fuel costs might suggest that Malta, which is a three hour flight from her main market of the United Kingdom, might see a drop in tourist numbers for 2008.
... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th August 2008
Think 'Egypt' and what immediately springs to mind? The awesome pyramids, built over many years for pharaohs and queens? The Valley of the Kings, with its amazing tombs, the focus of much archaeological research and exploration since the end of the 18th... Read >
Author: Graham Baylis14th August 2008
Just a hundred miles from Africa but still in Europe, the Canary Islands have been one of the most popular destinations for years for European tourists, but mixed messages are coming out as to how just well Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria are perform... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer29th July 2008
When it comes to real estate and islands, there is only a limited amount of land one can build on and the prices of property in Malta are fairly safe even when other areas look likely to dip into recession. Official figures just released have shown th... Read >
Author: Albert Saliba22nd July 2008
The growth of the international airport in Paphos has made the resort much more accessible than it once was. It also reflects the growth in tourist numbers that has been witnessed in the region in recent years.
If you live in the UK then it would be ve... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett22nd July 2008
When it comes to celebrity tourists, the Spanish holiday island of Majorca has more than her fair share.
And if celebrities weren't enough, Majorca is frequented by royals too.
The Spanish have long been aware of King Juan Carlos love for the area. ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd July 2008
With the increase in tourist numbers visiting the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, the local infrastructure is having to grow at a similar rate. What does the future hold for the people of the island?
The political turmoil that has taken place in Cyprus... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett14th July 2008
If sunshine and sand coupled with great music and a selection of fine beers sounds like your idea of fun, the Limassol beer festival in Cyprus should definitely be in your diary.
Cyprus has been a popular holiday destination for many years with tour... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan08th May 2008
Monaco conjures up an image of sophistication, the world's best street car race, the casino, elegance, celebrities and wealth.
But does the reality live up to the image?
Well, yes it does - at least according to official figures for Monaco's hotels,... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer24th April 2008
Cape Verde has been one of the names on the lips of many a property investor in recent times as the African archipelago has exploded into the consciousness of developers, investors and, most importantly, of tourists. Being the closest tropical island to B... Read >
Author: Assetz UK07th April 2008
Vacation destination Spain celebrated a good 2007 with islands like Menorca and Majorca doing well too - but all is not well in the Canary Islands it would appear from recently announced official vacation arrival figures.
The Spanish tourism government... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd April 2008
If holiday destinations could talk and name drop, Majorca could talk for hours...
The Spanish island is popular with celebrities, dignitaries, politicians and royalty. Native Spaniards have long been aware of King Juan Carlos' love for the area. He eve... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th March 2008
If geographic areas were attributed human characteristics, you might call the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca, Spain "frienemies." Not that the inhabitants of the two regions are hostile toward one another. Actually, Spain is well-known the world over fo... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th March 2008
The data is in, and many European and UK holiday makers aren't surprised...according to research done by a major travel company, the Canary Islands top the charts as a favourite winter holiday destination. In particular, the two islands of Tenerife and La... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th February 2008
With the overall Spanish market haven taken a few hits of late, with the end of the boom years last year followed by the credit crunch and the bad publicity over the demolition of illegally built homes in a few areas. But, it seems, there are still plenty... Read >
Author: Assetz UK13th February 2008
Much has been made of the growth in the property market in the Cape Verde islands. With prices growing, new developments rising up, tourist numbers increasing and infrastructure improvements to support this including a number of new airports served by new... Read >
Author: Assetz UK06th February 2008
That the property market in Spain faces changes is well known. The last few years saw a major boom in property market Spain which had to slow in the end and finally did in the last year. The country, like most, has had to face up to the credit crunch. In ... Read >
Author: Assetz UK31st January 2008
Cape Verde was hailed in many quarters last year as a growing market for property investment, not just from the UK and elsewhere, with many complementary developments such as new airports, flights and growing tourist numbers.
Some might have imagined tha... Read >
Author: Assetz UK25th January 2008
With so much talk of late of the credit crunch, a market correction and the demolition of illegally-built properties, Spain's property market has taken some serious punishment in the media of late.
Yet despite this, it appears the country is still popula... Read >
Author: Assetz UK25th January 2008
Turkey, the country famously known as the bridge between Europe and Asia, is proving to be a popular place for British property buyers to invest. The country has one of the largest economies in the world with a growing population that currently numbers ov... Read >
Author: Elisha Burberry24th January 2008
Investors in property abroad have frequently been drawn to Dubai in recent years, with the fast-rising and oil-rich emirate seeing massive growth in its economy, ex-pat population and tourist numbers. Now it is even reaching for the sky in the ostentatiou... Read >
Author: Assetz UK20th January 2008
January is always time for taking a long-sighted view of matters. While individuals make their resolutions those involved in industries and commerce make plans and predictions of the year ahead. For those in the property industry, the crystal ball may see... Read >
Author: Assetz UK17th January 2008
Record breaking figures have come from Malta's cruise industry, with cruise ship passenger arrivals in 2007 the best ever.
What makes the figures particularly impressive for the holiday island is that this year's record comes after a record year in 200... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th January 2008
One of Europe’s leading low-fare airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, is set to start operating a route between Oslo and Malta from April 2008 onwards.
The announcement was made after Norwegian AS -- one of Europe's leading low-cost airlines -- successfu... Read >
Author: Edward Penza08th November 2007
Vacationers choosing Malta rose by seven per cent in the first quarter of this year compared to last, and gives vindication to the Maltese hotels and holidays lobby who had urged the government to allow low cost airlines to fly to the island.The first thr... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th November 2007
Recently released figures are showing the number of tourists choosing Malta rose by seven per cent in the first quarter of this year compared to last, and gives vindication to the Maltese hotels and holidays lobby who had urged the government to allow low... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th September 2007
Escorted holidays can provide a great way to visit parts of Eastern Europe, taking the stress out of planning a trip. On a recent tour of Poland, it was clear that this is one Eastern European country with plenty to offer.There is so much about Eastern Eu... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett10th September 2007
Tourist statistics have shown the holiday island of Malta has enjoyed a ten per cent rise in arrivals this year compared to last.Low cost airlines started flying to Malta in November 2006, and as well as showing the rise in visitors, the figures show that... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer31st August 2007
A drop in tourist numbers earlier this year has made the ski country of Andorra realise that they need to do more to attract skiers for the 2008 season and beyond, and they're investing heavily for future seasons to return the country to a dominant ski to... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th August 2007
Vacation homes and investing in a property on the Spanish island of Mallorca has been popular for several decades now, with many Europeans who have holidayed on the Spanish island deciding to buy a second home for holidays, a business, or for retirement.
... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd August 2007
Located midway along the west coast, Phuket’s number one and most visited beach is Patong; a behemoth in terms of tourist numbers and reputation. The beach is quite nice here, although the whole package of shops, restaurants and bars is what gives this ... Read >
Author: Andy Burrows02nd August 2007
The Irish based pioneering airline that first brought low cost airlines to Malta has done well enough to start new routes to the island.
Ryanair, the Irish based low cost airline, were the first airline to win the right to fly to Malta from the island'... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer26th July 2007
Golf is an incredibly popular sport, with more and more participants each year. If you are thinking of investing in overseas property, and you just love to pay golf, then Cyprus is the place for you. Both the tourist numbers and the number of golf cours... Read >
Author: enRico Nestler31st March 2007
Europe's Andorra has impressively built her reputation over the last twenty years as a country with quality ski resorts, and has been successful to the extent that a country with a population of 70,000 has attracted ten million tourists a year.
Andorra... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th March 2007
2007 is looking brighter with an upswing expected in holidaymakers and weekend visitors after a considerable period of declining visitor numbers.
But where the government's tourist board has failed to promote Malta as a destination, private enterprise ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer14th September 2006
Malta's holiday industry has received the latest target set by the island's tourism authority with more than a little sceptism after an announcement that a target of a million and half visitors a year to the island could be achieved in three years time.
... Read >
Author: Thomas Berten13th August 2006
The Malta holiday industry has received the latest target set by the island's tourism authority with more than a little sceptism after an announcement that a target of a million and half visitors a year to the island could be achieved in three years time.... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th November 2005
Leaders of over 50 countries from the Commonwealth will be meeting on the Mediterranean island of Malta from November 25 to 27, and for three days the island will be enjoying the attention of hundreds of millions of TV and online news viewers and newspape... Read >
Author: Roger Munns
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