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International tourist arrivals are forecast to reach 1.8 billion by 2030 according to UNWTO’s forecast, Tourism Towards 2030. In two decades’ time, 5 million people will be crossing international borders for leisure, business or other purposes every day. The number of international tourist arrivals worldwide will increase by an average 3.3% a year. At the projected pace of growth, arrivals will pass the 1 billion mark by 2012, up from 940 million in 2010. Global growth will be at a more… Continue

According to the Horwath HTL survey, the primary destination for luxury travel is Europe, listed by 41% of the respondents followed by Asia-Pacific (27%). In Europe, France (14%) and Italy (9%) are the favorites. In Asia-Pacific the top destinations are the Maldives, Japan, India and French Polynesia, Thailand and New Zealand. Destinations in the Middle East and Africa were favoured by 18%, with Austral Africa and Mauritius noted by 12%.Turkey and United Arab Emirates (UAE) attracted 6%.In…

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About 1.4 mn Brits will attend at least one wedding abroad in 2011 while more than 4 mn have been to one in the past three years. Cost for marrying in the UK is 20,000 pounds whereas the average cost of marrying abroad is 6500 pounds. Hence 51,300 ceremonies are estimated to take place overseas in 2011.

Spurning luxury and excess, deprivation holidays are the new trend for North American business executives. Instead of relaxing, stressed out consumers enroll in boot camp-style spa resorts, take up adventure racing or extreme trekking to improve their health and wellness. The affluent are leaders in extreme exercise. 12% of Americans who exercise do so five times a week and 44% earn over US$75,000 according to a NIH survey in 2008.

Destination spas( for families) and camps( for young… Continue