With 48.7 million visitors to Orlando, Fla., in 2007, tourism generated $31.1 billion for the local economy, according to a new economic impact study by Global Insight. In 2007, visitation increased by 2 percent from 47.8 million visitors in 2006, while visitor spending grew 4.7 percent from $29.7 billion in 2006.

Nicaragua Tourism in promoting tours to its northern region emphasizing the process, communities and livelihood behind some of the region’s leading exports: coffee, rum and tobacco.

Jamaica said its tourist industry continues on a path towards diversifying its product. As part of the island’s strategy to reach the projected increase in arrivals, tremendous investment has been made in airports, hotels and attractions sectors.

Turning research into winning strategies is the central theme of the new Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Tourism Strategy Forum targeting tourism marketers across Asia Pacific. Industry marketers, planners and researchers are now signing up for the forum to be held in Kunming, China (PRC), on Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.

Turning research into winning strategies is the central theme of the new Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Tourism Strategy Forum targeting tourism marketers across Asia Pacific. Industry marketers, planners and researchers are now signing up for the forum to be held in Kunming, China (PRC), on Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.

Turning research into winning strategies is the central theme of the new Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Tourism Strategy Forum targeting tourism marketers across Asia Pacific. Industry marketers, planners and researchers are now signing up for the forum to be held in Kunming, China (PRC), on Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.