Tourism

The tourism trade is popular all over the world and is vital for the stability of many countries. ‘Cox & Kings’ was the first official travel company, founded in the United Kingdom in 1758. Since then, many people book vacations and travel around the world on a regular basis, most often booking hotels and motels, or resorts.

The definition of the word tourism is travel for recreational, business or leisure purposes. It seems that people all over the world have developed a taste for ‘traveling outside their normal living environment for a period of more than 24 hours’, which is the World Tourism Organization’s definition of tourism, as there were more than 903 million tourist arrivals worldwide in 2007 a growth of 6.6% over that of 2006. Popular locations for travel are Costa Rica, Mexico, Europe and Hawaii, to name a few.

The Eco Tourism blog is a robust blog that published stories about creating green travel – environmentally friendly travel with the preservation of the world’s ecosystems in mind.

by CainIV Are you a writer, passionate about this or any other topic? Join Blogcritics!

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Tourism”

• Shop Handmade Chicago

  
  All Things Metal Clay — Authority: 417
  The first weekend in December Chicago has multiple shopping opportunities for anyone who’s taken the Handmade Pledge. First up, the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale is December 5th and 6th from 11am – 7pm at the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse. Entry for shoppers is free. Can’t get to the show? Shop the Chicago ...
  6 hours ago

• So Hard to Pity Nicolas Cage’s Just Dessert

  
  Chris Abraham — Authority: 143
  Image via Wikipedia Via Autoblog via The Sun : “ Nicolas Cage is suing his former manager Samuel Levin for $20 million for gross negligence of his finances and for lining his own pockets at the actor’s expense. Cage is moving to sue the former manager due to the actor’s sudden cash crunch, which ...
  8 hours ago

• Travel Smarts - 10% off San Francisco Hotels on Powell Street - Pow, Right in the Middle of Town

  
  Fabu Daily Coupon Blog — Authority: 126
  Pick a hotel on Powell Street and get a good feel for what downtown Frisco is all about. Powell kicks off at Market Street and heads north all the way to The Embarcadero, passing by the Theater District, Union Square, Chinatown, Northpoint and even Pier 39.Ease some of the strain on your vacation budget you [...]
  9 hours ago

• Sierra Lago Hotel, Puerto Vallarta

  
  Mexico Vacations Weblog — Authority: 126
  Located in Puerto Vallarta , Sierra Lago Hotel is surrounded by beautiful trees and colourful flowers that will bring to you peace and tranquillity. Guestrooms offer balconies, satellite television, air conditioning, and separate bathtubs and showers. The resort delivers to you the most incredible meeting ...
  11 hours ago

• NE Nueva Estancia Hotel, Leon

  
  Mexico Vacations Weblog — Authority: 126
  Four stars NE Nueva Estancia Hotel is a family oriented lodging option that offers comfort and functionality when visiting the city of Leon . The hotel features guestrooms that have been elegantly decorated and equipped with a wide range of amenities to ensure a comfortable luxurious stay. Hotel facilities ...
  11 hours ago

• Tourism for Tomorrow Awards deadline extended

  
  eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry News — Authority: 542
  The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to confirm that the application deadline for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2010 entries, co-sponsored by Travelport and The Leading Travel Compan read more
  11 hours ago

• Boutique Hotel La Casa Azul, Cuernavaca

  
  Mexico Vacations Weblog — Authority: 126
  Boutique Hotel La Casa Azul is a beautiful four star property of colonial architecture, located in the City of Cuernavaca . Each of the 24 charming guestrooms at the hotel are designed to be unique. The hotel has excellent facilities, including 2 wonderful and large pools, restaurant, bar, babysitting, and ...
  11 hours ago

• Zimbabwe, SA agree to investment protection

  
  The Zimbabwe Times — Authority: 145
  By Raymond Maingire HARARE – Zimbabwe and South Africa have finally signed the Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA) which enjoins both countries to protect each other’s business interests. This follows five years of procrastination by South Africa which cited its troubled neighbour’s ...
  11 hours ago

• Samoa’s Tsunami-Damaged Resorts To Be Helped by New Zealand $4 million

  
  pacificEyeWitness.org — Authority: 146
  The latest report from Samoa Government shows New Zealand $4 million donation to Samoa post tsunami is intended for the redevelopment of tourist resorts damaged in the tsunami of Tuesday 29th September 2009.
  12 hours ago

• Johannesburg South Africa

  
  Adventure Travel Overseas — Authority: 107
  In the province of Gauteng and in the northeastern portion of South Africa, rests Johannesburg. Booming with growth, it is one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the world. Johannesburg has become South Africa’s center of commerce. History of Johannesburg The amazing growth of the city of Johannesburg became ...
  12 hours ago

• Best Wedding Proposal Story Contest & Giveaway

  
  Moomette's Magnificents — Authority: 495
  Hurry Down the Chimney Tonite Christmas season is a popular time of year to become engaged. My husband and I have been married for 35 years, and we Baby Boomers were engaged for two before we married.  We got engaged over the Christmas holidays.  It really wasn’t a surprise, as we had picked out my ...
  13 hours ago

• Friday Photo by Karen Strunks

  
  Birmingham: It's Not Shit — Authority: 427
  The 4am Project would like to invite you to a very special 4am photography event in Birmingham. This event is going to be held at the Bodies Revealed Exhibition at the Custard Factory , and there are 100 FREE tickets for this event! Please visit EventBrite to register for your free ticket(s). “BODIES ...
  14 hours ago

• Same Cuba, Same Policies: Why It Is Not Time To Lift The Travel Ban

  
  The Foundry — Authority: 765
  The U.S. Committee on Foreign Affairs held a hearing last week on lifting the ban on travel to Cuba, revealing the high discrepancy among congressional members over whether or not restricting Americans from traveling to Cuba will ultimately influence democratic change and enhance human rights under the Castro ...
  15 hours ago

• Dubai Defaults on Debt

  
  Wall St. Cheat Sheet — Authority: 649
  The Associated Press reported : Investors are worried that a default by a government investment company in Dubai (GAF) over $60 billion in debt payments could have a ripple effect in world financial markets. The fear is that losses in the small emirate, which has drawn wealthy tourists from around the globe in the ...
  15 hours ago

• Brazil: ‘Gringos’ must pay to save Amazon

  
  Science nature & education - science-nature.marc8.com — Authority: 156
  Brazils president says "gringos" should pay Amazon nations to prevent deforestation, insisting Western nations have caused more past environm read more
  16 hours ago

• Alemtsehay Misganaw wins at the 73rd Manchester Women Road Race

  
  addisportal.com — Authority: 138
  Manchester (November 26, 2009) -  Alemtsehay Misganaw, an Ethiopian athlete who lives in New York City and who was fourth last year, won the 73rd Manchester Women Road Race in 25:25 to  receive the $3,000 first finish prize money. (more…) Related Posts No Related Post
  16 hours ago

• Travel and Tourism in South Africa | Voila Travel

  
  Search Engine South Africa — Authority: 152
  Travel and tourism in South Africa is that one industry which continues to boom in popularity, with its growth escalating at a rapid rate due to more and more tourists from overseas and in the country itself searching to enjoy the natural beauty which this country has to boast. Specializing in making that of the ...
  18 hours ago

• Experiencing Romance On Cheap Mississippi River Vacations

  
  Luggage Joint — Authority: 155
  Cheap Mississippi river vacations which presents numerous fun activities for cruisers is very easy to get and inexpensive in relation to home, resorts, hotels, or other recreation centres and one those who may wish to explore nature, waters, shower some love on a spouse, children, parents or the aged cannot afford to ...
  18 hours ago

• Penang Beach Carnival 2009

  
  GenYong UNITY | GenYong's Blog — Authority: 124
  Penang State Sports Department has firstly organized a Penang Beach Carnival on 28th November 2009 at Golden Sands Beach, Batu Ferringhi . You can enjoy the whole day at the beach and have fun with those activities that provided by the organizer. This event starts from early morning 7am until the late night ...
  19 hours ago

• Visiting NordGen

  
  Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog — Authority: 137
  If you were intrigued by the source of the packet of germplasm I illustrated a few days ago, here it is: It is the Nordic Genetic Resources Centre, or NordGen . It’s on the grounds of the Swedish Agricultural University at Alnarp near Malmo. As coincidence would have it I was up there in Alnarp earlier ...
  19 hours ago

Comments about Tourism