The new travel reality of unfavorable exchange rates, high fuel costs and a fragile economy has led honeymooners to deviate from established planning norms, according to Howard Green, CEO of MoonRings, a travel company specializing in honeymoons, destination weddings and other special occasion travel.

Reflecting China’s growing economy, the country’s hotel industry continues to boom with an influx from larger international players such as Starwood Hotels and Resorts and new luxury offerings from smaller entrants such as Nikko Hotels International and Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts.

Television viewers can prepare themselves for an Australia marketing blitz. Tourism Australia has launched a massive advertising campaign pegged to the upcoming film Australia, a sweeping romantic epic starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, set for a November release. The ads were created by celebrated filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, who also directed Australia.

The buzz about Portugal has been growing in the last few years, but can the country’s upward visitor trend withstand the vagaries of the economy, fuel prices and the exchange rate?

A new online survey of more than 1,000 households by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and Cruise Critic, an online resource on cruise information, says families take cruises often because the price is right and the cruise experience offers unique advantages over comparably priced land-based vacations.

On Friday, Tobago’s ministers of national security and tourism, the commissioner of police and other top security personnel met to discuss safety on the island, in response to recent crimes committed against tourists.