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Business and politics
World Travel Market Industry Report
- One in three Brits did not holiday in 2011
Holidays of seven nights or more now seen as a discretionary spend, not a necessity, study finds - Experts tip five ‘SLIMMA’ nations for growth
Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico and Argentina hot on the heels of BRICs
Business
- Beware ‘one-hit wonder’ operators, says Aito agents chief
Look for quality over quantity, says Broad - TV Dragon Devey eyes travel
‘Opportunities’ for two of entrepreur’s Den investments - Tourism ‘will not escape eurozone fallout’
But market has fared better than expected in 2011 - Travel and tourism growth to slow, says WTTC
Global body downgrades previous forecasts for sector - Review site Feefo ready to ‘hit travel in a big way’
Feedback specialist sets sights on TripAdvisor crown
Politics
- Lobbying still ‘amateur’, new PATA chief tells industry
Travel must ‘get out and confront politicians’ - Travel ‘contributing to human trafficking’ in Cambodia
Responsible tourism stances backfiring, says founder of local NPO - Europe blasted for ‘xenophobic’ air border policies
“We just want to visit your countries, not move there” – Cox & Kings boss - ‘Not the time’ for APD cut, says minister
Culture secretary Hunt delivers bad news after opening ceremony
Destinations
Americas
- Mob Museum leads downtown development in Vegas
More attractions on the way as visitor numbers rise - New York on track for 50m visitors year
City invests in cruise as milestone approaches - US tourism body unveils ‘historic’ Brand USA theme
First glimpse of global campaign due to launch in March
Africa
- Tunisia invites Wills and Kate to see post-revolution calm
Tourism minister hoping for quick recovery - Kenya outlines new security measures
Country reassures travellers after spate of localised attacks
Asia
- Travel ‘contributing to human trafficking’ in Cambodia
Responsible tourism stances are backfiring, says local NPO boss - SriLankan Airlines eyes Gatwick move
Carrier could start services from London hub by end of 2012
Caribbean
- New airport for Antigua and Barbuda
$43m facility to open by end of 2013 - Sandals ‘surprised’ as families trade up to suites
Visitors putting value first, brand claims
Europe
- Spain to ‘refresh’ brand
Three-year strategic marketing plan begins in 2012 - Brits to get discounts on 2012 domestic breaks
Government puts money behind major tourism drive - Brits flock back to Tenerife
UK visitor numbers up 12% on 2010
Middle East
- Abu Dhabi appoints new UK manager as visitors soar 18%
Britain remains emirate’s largest market - Dubai on track for 8m visitors in 2011
Notable growth from Saudi Arabia and India - Qatar to focus on luxury in run-up to World Cup
Destination will not be competing for mass market tourism
Daily magazines
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