The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) forecasted its tourism industry prospects for 2010 at 11.5 million to 12.5 million in visitor arrivals and S$12.6 ($9.18 billion) to S$13.3 billion ($9.69 billion) in tourism receipts. The STB attributes its optimistic forecast to Singapore’s “dramatic transformation” as a result of multi-billion-dollar investments in new tourism infrastructure.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood said that the United States and Israel have reached an Open Skies aviation agreement that will liberalize U.S.-Israel air services for the carriers of both countries. Israel becomes the 97th U.S. Open Skies partner.
At its annual out-of-country meeting in Chile this week, the U.S. Tour Operators Association paused in its exploration of the country to hold a panel discussion on the state of the industry and Chile’s status in the travel market. Local suppliers turned out eager to learn tips about breaking into the U.S. market from representatives of the tour operator organization that accounts for 11 million passengers and $9 billion worth of travel business a year.
Tourist visits to the Dominican Republic have increased each month since September 2009, including a 6 percent increase in January, a 2 percent increase in February and a 3 percent increase in March, said Javier Garcia, the Dominican tourism minister.
Sao Paolo, Brazil, April 29, 2010 – On a recent visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina and Sao Paolo, Brazil, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, John Lynch, hosted a reception with various Latin American tour operators and travel agents to demonstrate the growth of
Jamaica’s unique product and the importance of the Latin American market.
Good news for tourists and business visitors to Uganda, who can already at the International Airport in Entebbe pick up a SIM card to enjoy local tariffs when making calls while in Uganda or else buy a USB modem and connect to the Internet on the go wherever they move in the country.