The Hong Kong Tourism Board expects tourist arrivals to fall 1.6 percent in 2009 to 29 million, down from a record 29.5 million last year. Significant factors contributing to the gloomy prediction include the global economic downturn, the introduction of direct flights between Taiwan and China and the strength of the U.S. dollar, to which Hong Kong’s currency is pegged.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board expects tourist arrivals to fall 1.6 percent in 2009 to 29 million, down from a record 29.5 million last year. Significant factors contributing to the gloomy prediction include the global economic downturn, the introduction of direct flights between Taiwan and China and the strength of the U.S. dollar, to which Hong Kong’s currency is pegged.
Travel Agents from all across the United States and Canada had a chance to experience the new Sandals Golf School at Sandals Golf & Country in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Travel Agents from all across the United States and Canada had a chance to experience the new Sandals Golf School at Sandals Golf & Country in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
The “Curacao Now” promotion is back for a second year, with deals worth over $700 being offered by the island’s government agencies, hoteliers, car rental agencies, and dive and tour operators. During the promotion, travelers to Curacao will receive savings on their vacation packages.
The “Curacao Now” promotion is back for a second year, with deals worth over $700 being offered by the island’s government agencies, hoteliers, car rental agencies, and dive and tour operators. During the promotion, travelers to Curacao will receive savings on their vacation packages.