Tunisia Draws More Russian and International Tourists

Posted under Industry News, Traveling by admin on Monday 31 March 2008 at 3:45 pm

The interest of Russian tourists towards Tunisia is constantly growing. In 2000 this African country was visited by 21 thousand citizens of Russia. 2006 saw an increase to 110 thousands. In the past year Tunisia received 140 thousand Russians, and the total volume of tourist traffic into this country equaled 6.6 million. Taking into account the yearly increase by 25%, in 2008 Tunisia expects 170 thousand tourists from Russia.

The increase in tourist traffic is accounted for by straight voyages to Dzherba island and the planned year-round voyage from Moscow to Tunisia, which is being negotiated at the moment. The excursion trips generate 80% tourist traffic from Russa. Tunisia is also known as a Mecca of thalassotherapy with 43 specialized centers. According to the number of visits to thalassotherapy resorts, the tourists from Russia hold the second place after Frenchmen.

Therapeutic tourism is gaining momentum because the quality of Tunisia medical services is no inferior to the European level, but they are considerably cheaper. In order to make the stay of foreign guests even more comfortable, there soon will be a reclassification of hotels according to the international standards. Barrier free zones and conveniences for disabled people will soon appear and safety systems in the hotels will be enhanced. The quantity of languages in which some of the tourist services are conducted will be increased. Many of the hotels already feature foreign TV channels, including Russian ones. Now Tunisia offers about 830 hotels, which can simultaneously accommodate up to 235 thousand tourists. The number of rooms and suits increases by 5% a year. 15 new regions will soon be equipped for tourist activities. Two new ecological health resorts built exclusively with natural materials that are found in the area will be opened in the north and in the center of the country.

Marketing Rental Property

Posted under Real Estate, Vacation Rentals by admin on Monday 31 March 2008 at 2:59 pm

Marketing strategy is a key element of success in any kind of business and vacation rentals are no exception. However good your offers are it is important that they are seen by the right people at the right time. The value of marketing cannot be overestimated and you should thoroughly consider all possible options. Although Internet is an extremely valuable marketing tool, you can employ some additional real world methods in order to market your vacation homes more efficiently.

Brochures

Being useful, practical and cheap, full-color postcards with pictures of your property and contact information present a great way of finding local and international renters. They can be placed everywhere around the town as well as in the vocational rental home. Renters will send them to their relatives and friends, who in their turn may contact you when going on a trip. Another option is sending the postcards to your renters to thank them for staying with you.

Just like postcards brochures and flyers are an effective marketing tool, as they are inexpensive and can be easily produced with a home computer. Make sure that you include not only pictures of the front of the house but also quality shots of inner décor and equipment. Don’t forget to include full contact information and your website address.

Advertising your vocational rental home in print media can get pretty expensive but you can cut the description of your rental to the location of your home and a URL address of your site containing the detailed information. It is also a good idea to advertise in newspapers and magazines that highlight issues somehow related to your property. If you rental home is situated near a golf course you can put an advertisement in a golf magazine, or in a fishing publication if it is near a river or sea. Be a step ahead of your competitors and reach as many renters as possible.

Bonus Options

Another method of marketing vacation rental homes is running a competition with a weekend stay at your home as a prize. There are numerous fundraisers for all kinds of causes, and they would be thrilled to win it a prize they can give out. You benefit because your vacation rental home gets noticed by even those who failed to win.

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The Ring Hotel, Vienna

Posted under Hotels by admin on Monday 31 March 2008 at 2:06 pm

A new 5-star luxury hotel The Ring is now open to visitors. It is situated in the celebrated Ringstraße boulevard. The Ring’s design reflects the general trend toward hotels with fewer but more spacious rooms and suites. The hotel features a spa, a fitness room, a steam room, a Mediterranean cuisine and a basement bar called Drings. All suites and guest rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet connection.

Asia Pacific Tourism to Bring US$4.6 Trillion in Revenues by 2010

Posted under Industry News by admin on Monday 31 March 2008 at 12:54 pm

According to the forecasts of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) travel and tourism industry is to experience a significant growth in the Asia Pacific region, with revenues up to US$4.6 trillion and about 500 million visitors by the end of 2010. These figures alongside the anticipated growth rate of nearly 8% are given in the PATA Asia Pacific Tourism Forecasts 2008-2010′.John Koldowski, Director of PATA Strategic Intelligence center states that two-thirds of all tourist visits to Asia Pacific are accounted for by arrivals from within the region. Although Asian markets will experience a slowdown caused by the US credit crunch, their medium-term prospects are very strong and with anticipated growth rates by far outreaching the world average.

According to Mr. Koldowski it is local conflicts causing disturbances on the market that can jeopardize the industry growth. The PATA forecast highlights 40 destinations that generate almost 98% of international arrivals in the Asia Pacific region, including China, Korea, the US, Fiji, Nepal and other countries.

Previous forecasts by PATA turned out to be highly accurate due to the cutting edge forecasting techniques developed by industry experts. PATA ‘Forecasts’ can be relied upon by anyone interested in the travel industry from professionals to amateur tourists.

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Discover India

Posted under Touring Around The Globe by admin on Friday 28 March 2008 at 4:09 pm

India is a place that offers infinite variety of fascinating ancient culture, vivid contrasts and breathtaking landscapes. Due to the great potential for sustainable development provided by the government, Indian inbound Tourism saw a considerable growth. Tourism is the second largest fund earner in the country. Today India is number 11 tourist resort among Asia Pacific countries in terms of the number of visitors.

India is a place that offers infinite variety of fascinating ancient culture, vivid contrasts and breathtaking landscapes. Due to the great potential for sustainable development provided by the government, Indian inbound Tourism saw a considerable growth. Tourism is the second largest fund earner in the country. Today India is number 11 tourist resort among Asia Pacific countries in terms of visitors’ number.

Kerala is one of the most popular states of India. Situated in southern India on the cost of the Arabian Sea, the state has a strong appeal to tourists. Houseboats, forts, beaches, backwaters, temples, palaces, rich cultural heritage, flora and fauna, breathtaking natural beauty belong to its major attractions. Enchanting with numerous tourism options, the state is worth tourists’ attention from all over the world. Kerala is extremely popular with newly wedded couples and honeymooners that are lured by the sheer romantic ambiance. Honeymoon in Kerala is a treasure experience to remember. Every city in Kerala has got its own magic. Cochin (Kochi), Trivandrum, Periyar, Kannur, Kovalam, Munnar and Idukki are only a few of the places that one won’t regret visiting.

The list of Kerala tourist attractions is headed by the wonderful palm-tree dotted beaches. Exploring the sun-endowed beaches of Kerala is a premium pleasure of one’s experience in Kerala. You can either stroll along the coastline or just relax enjoying yourself in the shade of coconut palm trees. The best known and loved beaches of Kerala are Chowara beach, Kovalam beach, Bekal beach, Cherai beach, Alleppey beach, Shanghumugham beach, Quilon beach, Varkala Papanasam beach.