Markets

12 06, 2008

BALI – Emerging Markets

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Balidiscovery.com, 6/7/2008

Also shown on Balidiscovery.com, arrivals from the People’s Republic of China, Russia, India, Malaysia and Singapore have risen dramatically. Russian, Chinese and Indian arrivals date their ascension from a loosening of visa rules by the Indonesian government for visitors from those countries and increasingly easy air access to Bali from those locations.

Malaysian and […]

11 06, 2008

USA – As economy lags, more lesbians and gays plan travel

By |June 11th, 2008|Markets, North America|Comments Off on USA – As economy lags, more lesbians and gays plan travel

eTN, Jun 02, 2008

“The strong appetite for travel often is highlighted among gays and lesbians,” said Bob Witeck, CEO of Witeck-Combs Communications. “Though gay consumers are not more affluent than others, they appear to consistently budget more discretionary dollars towards travel, even during downturns in the economy such as we face now.” Witeck added […]

10 06, 2008

BRUNEI – New strategy

By |June 10th, 2008|Asia, Brunei, Markets|Comments Off on BRUNEI – New strategy

TTGasia.com, Jun 6 – 12, 2008

Sheikh Jamaluddin said the sultanate was targeting an increase in regional tourists from Malaysia and Singapore to compensate for the likely drop from destinations where RBA suspended flights to recently. Return flights to Shanghai were pulled on April 26, followed by Sydney and Bali on May 31.
The NTO […]

10 06, 2008

MALAYSIA – stronger ringgit, makes Malaysia a more expensive destination

By |June 10th, 2008|Asia, Malaysia, Markets|Comments Off on MALAYSIA – stronger ringgit, makes Malaysia a more expensive destination

TTGasia.com, Jun 6 – 12, 2008

Inbound agents fear Malaysia will lose its appeal to Saudi Arabian travellers this summer as the destination becomes more expensive compared with Thailand and Indonesia, both of which are also aggressively wooing the market. Agents say the Saudi riyal, pegged to a weakened US dollar against a stronger […]

10 06, 2008

CAYMAN ISLANDS – Will Cuban Tourism Affect Cayman?

By |June 10th, 2008|Markets, North America|Comments Off on CAYMAN ISLANDS – Will Cuban Tourism Affect Cayman?

eTN, Jun 09, 2008

In response to reports of a planned luxury resort in Cuba, which could cut into Cayman’s travel business, local tourism representatives have called for proactive measures to remain competitive in an expanding market. According to a 2 June report, Cuba is expected to announce the development of a £275 million […]

9 06, 2008

MARKETS – Thailand: Niche markets, China and India will compensate for an expected slowdown of long-haul markets

By |June 9th, 2008|Asia, China, India, Markets, Thailand|Comments Off on MARKETS – Thailand: Niche markets, China and India will compensate for an expected slowdown of long-haul markets

eTN, Jun 09, 2008

despite its excellent image and a position as a good value destination, the country is likely to see stagnation -if not a slight drop- from overseas markets. “Just imagine that fuel surcharges and taxes for a family of four people represents now the value of an additional ticket from Europe to […]

9 06, 2008

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS – Sumatra wants its Pan-island office of tourism

By |June 9th, 2008|Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Markets, Regional developments, Thailand|Comments Off on REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS – Sumatra wants its Pan-island office of tourism

eTN, Jun 06, 2008

BANGKOK (eTN) – The Thailand Travel Mart expanded this year to include countries located within the IMT-GT (Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Growth Triangle). This entity includes, since 1993, in a very loose relation, Southern Thailand (from Phuket to Narathiwat and Yala), Half of Peninsular Malaysia and the entire island of Sumatra. By […]

5 06, 2008

THAILAND – tourism review 2007

By |June 5th, 2008|Accommodation, Asia, Aviation, Markets, Regional developments, Thailand|Comments Off on THAILAND – tourism review 2007

bangkokpost.com, 2008

Thailand’s potential as a world-leading tourism centre appears increasingly assured as it ramps up its destination offerings by adding numerous locations to the tried and tested roster of Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai.
The cultural and geographic variety of Thailand is an advantage that the private and public sectors are beginning to […]

3 06, 2008

PHILIPPINES – Asia becomes top producer as Europe wanes

By |June 3rd, 2008|Asia, Markets, Philippines|Comments Off on PHILIPPINES – Asia becomes top producer as Europe wanes

TTGmice, May 2008

Asian markets are becoming top producers for incentives to the Philippines now that European incentives to the country are slowing down. Marsman Drysdale Travel tourism services director, Mr Pedro Young, said European incentives were waning due to air access problems, the lack of MICE promotions in Europe and competition from other destinations. […]

3 06, 2008

AUSTRALIA – Chinese the new tourist wave for GCoast

By |June 3rd, 2008|Australia, Markets, Oceania|Comments Off on AUSTRALIA – Chinese the new tourist wave for GCoast

Brisbane times, June 2, 2008

Chinese tourists make up the newest growth market on the Gold Coast, a conference has heard. The number of Chinese visitors to the glitter strip increased to 112,000 in 2007, a jump of 65 per cent from the previous year, Gold Coast Tourism corporate relations director Stephen Holle said. […]