Climate change seems to have trapped its latest victim and it is Florida. The tourism sector in particular across the state is set to be heavily affected due to rising water levels. This is caused by the melting of polar icecaps as a result of warmer temperatures worldwide. Florida will be the worst hit state in the US due to it being the flattest in terms of altitude. All the big tourist hubs of the state such as Miami, Palm Beach, Tampa and Florida Keys will feel the heat. Tourism consulting provided by the UCS (Union of Concerned Scientists) warns that more than sixty-thousand homes are under fear of getting trapped in this flood. That would mean a loss of US$ 120 billion by 2045. The report further adds that 85% of those properties under threat could be saved if the provisions of the Paris Agreement are followed. Unfortunately, USA has walked out of the deal.

Source:https://www.tourism-review.com/florida-tourism-endangered-by-floods-news10647

Uploaded Date:18 August 2018

The numbers in the tourism sector in Turkey have been falling due to several factors that have raised anxieties. This includes waves of attacks and an attempted coup. However, one sub-sector within tourism is thriving. That is Halal tourism. This is a form that caters only to Muslim travelers. Turkey ranks fourth in the list just behind Malaysia, Indonesia and the UAE, according to numbers provided by the Global Muslim Travel Index. Tourism consulting provided by Thomson Reuters confirms that halal tourism will be worth US$ 283 billion by the year 2022, representing 14% of the overall global numbers. This form of tourism is also immune to economic cycles. Halal tourism consists of separate sex swimming pools, presence of the Koran in each room, arrows on the wall pointing towards Mecca, visits by an Imam each Friday and no alcohol being served within the premises.

Source:https://www.tourism-review.com/halal-tourism-secures-stability-in-turkey-news10690

Uploaded Date:16 August 2018

Its barely a few months, but the fall of long-standing dictator Robert Mugabe is already visible on the tourism industry in Zimbabwe. In the last quarter, the country saw number of inbound tourists rise above the half million threshold. This is a fifteen percent rise over a single quarter. Mugabe’s downfall has led to revival of several businesses that were hit by the economic crisis and gripped by political violence, so typical of the era. According to business intelligence received, tourism accounts for a tenth of the total GDP of the country. Zimbabwe is not cheap but the forecasts are positive. Visa regulations too are being eased out.

Source:https://www.tourism-review.com/tourism-in-zimbabwe-hopes-for-better-future-news10699

Uploaded Date:16 August 2018

Ukraine was a country with a steady supply of tourists till the year 2014 when the Crimean crisis hit. AT its peak, inbound arrivals numbered in excess of 24 million. This came crashing down to about half the figure in a single year. While it has been improving, certain setbacks are not helping. One such is the treatment that several foreign arrivals are experiencing in the country. Liverpool football club fans for example when beaten up by masked vigilantes. There was a high-ranking official in the US embassy who faced similar assault. The case with illegal prostitutes is another dark mark with several foreign tourists using them, only to be cheated or looted then. In a stagnating economy tourism is one area of respite as it has been generating travel jobs for a while now. So, this abuse of foreign travelers has to be dealt with strongly.

Source:https://www.tourism-review.com/ukraine-countrys-image-needs-to-be-improved-news10698

Uploaded Date:16 August 2018

Experts believe that the country of Portugal is losing up to a million tourist arrivals each year thanks to its clogged main international airport in the capital city of Lisbon. According to business intelligence provided by the Confederation of Tourism in Portugal (CTPP), the Humberto Delgado Airport accounts for ninety percent of international tourist arrivals. At present its runway is clogged, so the authorities are planning a complementary runway in the same city at the Montijo airbase. There is a daily shortage of slots of plane taxiing. The inbound tourism to the country has increased significantly, leading to such demands on existing infrastructure. Between 2009 and 2017 alone, arrivals increased from a stable base of 36 million to a staggering 59 million. The Brexit decision in the UK may have some impacts on long term growth as the British are amongst the nationalities most traveling to Portugal. But otherwise the sector is set for expansion, so the requirement of new air terminals.

Source:https://www.tourism-review.com/lisbon-airport-lacks-capacity-news10693

Uploaded Date:10 August 2018

Appearing poor may not necessarily consign one to poverty. This is because the living standards vary across countries depending on local expenses and living standards. It is essential for tourists from western developed economies to maintain a sense of respect towards material possessions while in developing ones. So, they are often advised by tour operators not to bargain too much, flaunt their wealth or give sundry alms to beggars. The treatment of beggars is a matter of concern so tour operators often advise their clients to refrain from giving alms especially to kids as this will lead to the development of a vicious circle. One key business innovation which has faced this challenge has been slum tourism. A lot of tourists remain in dilemma whether to view slums from the comfort of their vehicles or to walk along. The latter is usually preferred as it gives them a window to the real lives. One must also remain ethical in use of water or toiletries depending on the local needs.

Source:https://www.tourism-review.com/travel-responsibly-around-poor-countries-news10697

Uploaded Date:09 August 2018

Costa Rica has now become the first country in the Latin America region to completely ban animal hunting for sport. This will take away a major chunk of the country’s appeal for many who see hunting as a prime sporting venture. A tourism consulting report published by DiarioEcologia, says that the country will now divert its attention towards the conservation of the ecology. Heavy fines will now be levied from those who violate this law. In several other countries such as some from Africa and even Uruguay from the same broad region, sport hunting is a major business. Ecological tourism centred around Costa Rica’s many wildlife reserves and national parks.

Source:https://www.tourism-review.com/hunting-tourism-outlawed-in-costa-rica-news10692

Uploaded Date:09 August 2018