Outbound Looks
Bearish Following Market Crash And Quake
Outbound tour operators are reeling from the twin blows of
the recent stock market crash and the Gujarat earthquake. Industry
sources reveal that all the leading tour operators have suffered
a setback in their leisure business recorded this year.
DTCM Bags Awards
At ATM
The government of Dubais department of tourism and commerce
marketing (DTCM) received the award for the Middle-Easts
leading destination and Middle-Easts leading
tourist and convention bureau.
Lankan Tourism
Focuses On Indian Market
The recent announcement of peace initiatives by Sri Lanka
is set to give its tourism industry new directions with a larger
focus on Indian markets. Indian tourist arrivals form a major
part of foreign tourists visiting the country.
Indians Rank
Second Amongst Visitors To Israel From Asia
Though India is one of the most popular international destinations
amongst Israeli travellers resulting in an upward trend in tourism
from Israel to India, less is known about the fact that Indians
are among Asias most prolific visitors to Israel.
Improved Infrastructure
To Boost South-East Asia Tourist Influx
The South Asian countries would have to wait for some time
before they realise their tourism potential. Infrastructural bottlenecks
would have to be cleared for the desired results.