The government of Bhutan has set minimums on the per diem expenditures of the travelers who enter the country for a number of years. In nearly every year since the minimums have been imposed that cost has increased, but in light of the current economic conditions, the government has decided to keep costs at the same level as 2008.

The Grenada Board of Tourism (GBT) chairman Richard Strachan has said that during 2009 there will be more emphasis on e-marketing as the board embarks on a number new initiatives aimed at promoting Grenada tourism production.

The Grenada Board of Tourism (GBT) chairman Richard Strachan has said that during 2009 there will be more emphasis on e-marketing as the board embarks on a number new initiatives aimed at promoting Grenada tourism production.

Cuba closed the year with a record number of 2.35 million visitors, a 9.3 percent growth over 2007, according to Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero. Visitors from Canada, the U.K., Spain and Italy accounted for a 6 percent visitor increase.

Cuba closed the year with a record number of 2.35 million visitors, a 9.3 percent growth over 2007, according to Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero. Visitors from Canada, the U.K., Spain and Italy accounted for a 6 percent visitor increase.

The city of Melbourne is opening its brand new tourist attraction this weekend, the Southern Star observation wheel.