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The combination of a global downturn, huge public sector cuts, plus the volcanic ash cloud made 2010 one of the toughest years in travel and tourism history. But there’s light at the end of the austerity tunnel with 2011 set to see a surge in travel. BTN takes a look at the destinations most likely to prosper.
Sport Tourism set for a bumper 2011
2010 was a vintage year for sport tourism, but if you’d be mistaken for thinking the next 12 months will see a sporting hangover. Get ready for an action-packed 2011 featuring the world championships in swimming and athletics, plus the cricket and rugby world cups.
Ramble On: The relationship between music and tourism
As Bon Jovi are revealed as the biggest attraction of the year, Breaking Travel News here takes a look at the impact of the music industry on international tourism.
Resurgent cruise lifts Caribbean to pre-crisis levels
A resurgent cruise industry has lifted the Caribbean’s travel and tourism industry back to pre-recessionary levels, according to the latest statistics from the CTO. St Lucia, which was voted “World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination” at the 2010 World Travel Awards, registered a double-digit growth in arrivals.
Cricket aids Sri Lanka’s miracle recovery
Sri Lanka’s tourism economy is enjoying a miracle recovery, and with the capital Colombo a host city of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, the good times are expected to continue. BTN looks at how the island nation is preparing for even greater things to come.
VisitBritain places faith in Sport Tourism
VisitBritain is leveraging the power of Sport Tourism in its new marketing campaign, which features billboard adverts of Olympic athletes in some of the country’s favourite tourism hotspots. The Royal Wedding is also expected to play a key role in raising the UK’s tourism profile.
Interview: Trinidad & Tobago tourism minister Rupert Griffith
Trinidad & Tobago has been one of the success stories in the Caribbean this year, as the region battles back from the global economic downturn. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with newly appointed tourism minister Rupert Griffith to discuss what the future holds for this top destination.
Inter Milan win World Club Cup in Abu Dhabi
FC Internazionale Milano have won the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2010, maintaining Europe’s recent stranglehold on the title with a convincing 3-0 win over TP Mazembe Englebert at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City Stadium. Hosted by Abu Dhabi, the tournament brings to a close a fine year for the emirate.
Enjoy the Freedom of a Motorhome Holiday
Do you ever get the urge to just pack up your things and get away from it all? With a motorhome holiday you can do just that. Just throw your essentials into your motorhome or touring caravan and away you go.
Jason Houle, vice-president travel solutions at Lixto, demonstrates new Lixto Travel Price Solution
Hotels, along with online travel agencies and booking companies operating in the travel market, have long sought to look beyond competitive price evaluation and into qualitative analysis.
Branded Websites Lose Ground With Hotel Shoppers
The economic downturn has erased prerecession gains for hotel branded websites, as market pressures increase reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs). With occupancy still below 2007 levels and sluggish ADR growth, OTAs will grow at twice the rate of hotel websites in 2010.
Last minute Christmas breaks in Hannover
Low cost carrier Germanwings has recently launched a new service linking Stansted to Hannover in Germany. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole takes a festive trip to the Christmas markets in this most intriguing of destinations.