The fact that tourism is such a thriving industry doesn't necessarily lead major actors to question the sustainability of their activities, when in fact there are serious issues at hand that are not restricted to a loosely environmental impact.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains optimistic that tourist arrivals from Spain will increase by 20 percent this year despite that country facing a recession. The expectation is based on Thailand remaining a value-for-money destination, particularly for honeymoons, said Juthaporn Rerngronasa, the TAT's deputy governor for international marketing in Asia and the South Pacific.

An upbeat outlook is coming from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as fresh information shows more than 400 million tourists are expected to visit destinations. Small island nations of the Caribbean depend heavily on tourism, and with a global recession still lingering, these countries have been hard-pressed to keep numbers on tourist arrivals on the up.

2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). It’s also a time of continuing challenges for tourism in the region. A prolonged state of economic uncertainty in the world. Airlift issues both traveling to the region and within the region.

When many people think of vacationing in Florida, they target the usual spots like Orlando and Miami. However, there is another Florida city with a bevy of attractions waiting for would-be travelers: Fort Lauderdale.

According to the second round of survey findings by Wyndham Hotel Group, travelers worldwide are increasing their budgets for summer vacations this year. More than 70 percent of travelers worldwide intend to spend the same amount of money or more on vacation this year over last, with 35 percent opting to spend more.