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!

Original Technorati articles tagged “tourism”

• in Technology
  What Will Future Generations Care About (If There Are Future Generations)?
  Is there anything more important that Sandra Bullock and Jessie James or March Madness? Arguably yes: the Large Hadron Collider.
  by toddwrightnow / on Mar 19, 2010
• in Technology
  Google's "Near Me Now" For Mobile Phones: Now, All Searching Is Local, Too
  With Google's "Near me now," local information is a touch away on your iPhone or Android handset
  by jbtutor / on Jan 8, 2010
• in Travel
  Social Media Changing the Tourism Landscape
  Consumers are relying more and more on word-of-mouth when it comes to traveling.
  by jbtutor / on Dec 24, 2009

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “tourism”

 

• Canadas flying

  
  FP Comment — Authority: 137
  Flagship carrier’s protectionist response to UAE’s expansion plans does more harm than good By Peter Harbison T he United Arab Emirates recently upped the ante in a battle over market access to Canada for its national airlines, Emirates and Etihad. By introducing the issue of Canada’s military bases ...
  3 hours ago

• Some Evening Roundup Stuff For Your Friday

  
  Page One — Authority: 567
  David Boswell is a lying bag of dicks. He told on himself in this story about putting his version of Jesus into the classroom to save some souls. [ National Journal ] Letting the gays in the military just makes sense. Not all of us know how to redecorate your shiz. [ C-J ] Watch Comment on Kentucky tonight ...
  5 hours ago

• Gay, the European Way

  
  FH Out Front Blog — Authority: 123
  I know Spring isnt scheduled to arrive until this weekend, but I have to tell you-- its beautiful here in Cleveland right now! Sunny, almost 60 degrees-- what a way to prematurely start the weekend! Now I know the past couple of postings I have focused on the tourism industry and LGBT marketing. Perhaps it stems from ...
  6 hours ago

• Cross-Border News: Friday, March 19

  
  WNYMedia.net — Authority: 499
  Hosted by Arlene White: 031810CBN
  6 hours ago

• New Megabus Service Makes It Easy For DC Residents To Visit Philadelphia and The Countryside(R)

  
  Your Story — Authority: 644
  New Megabus Service Makes It Easy For DC Residents To Visit Philadelphia and The Countryside(R)$1 And $5 Fares Starting March [...]
  8 hours ago

• A Beautiful Mural

  
  View from the Passenger Window — Authority: 125
  .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Right from my childhood I have been attracted to art and creative work. Since I havent been blessed with any great talent to create such ...
  8 hours ago

• Fantastic Holidays in Johannesburg

  
  Travel Articles Blog — Authority: 116
  Although not the most popular tourist destination in South Africa, Johannesburgs fame is continuing to grow as it opens its doors more and more frequently to international visitors hoping to learn more about the city and South Africa through exciting exploration. Over the years, Johannesburg has realised that there ...
  8 hours ago

• [branding] Vancouver, USA – The Orginal. Accept No Substitutes!

  
  The ZehnKatzen Times — Authority: 129
  2355. (h/t KGW-TV) Its tough to be Vancouver, Washington. You feel youre always in Portlands shadow; you always have to remind people that youre not the one in British Columbia. And it really is unfair. Vancouver, Washington, USA, predated The Other Vancouver by about thirty years and was instrumental in ...
  8 hours ago

• Colombia: Some routes in “The land of coffee”

  
  Blog of Travel, webblogs of Tourism, Blogs Travel - Vacation - Villadeayora.com — Authority: 135
  The risk is wanting to stay, says the promotional slogan, apart from the known conflicts. It’s hard to find in the world best hosts that Colombians. The country also has turquoise water beaches, forests, rainforests and cities such as Cartagena enviable. It is a vibrant and joyful, that can be enjoyed regardless of ...
  9 hours ago

• triumph travel,best of eastafrica safaris. (nairobi, Kenya)

  
  Travel & Vacation Listings @ RealAdventures — Authority: 158
  triumph travel,best of eastafrica safaris. nairobi, Kenya Tourism Center - US $100 Per Night best for budget camping safaris kenya &ampamp; tanzania,mountain climbing,beach holidays,hooneymooners,birdwatching,conferences,nature walks,luxury lodge safaris,hotel booking,airport transfers. RealAdventures | ...
  9 hours ago

• Illinois Office of Tourism re-launches "Kidventure" - the one-stop planning tool for Illinois family vacations

  
  Gadling — Authority: 712
  Filed under: North America , United States The Illinois Office of Tourism just re-launched their family travel planning site. Kidventures is a one-stop shopping tool where families can plan their trip to Illinois. The content on the site is perfect for Illinois residents and families coming to visit the ...
  9 hours ago

• House :: Travel-and-Leisure / Destination-Tips Hong Kong – A vacation Location Which has Everything from Soup to Nut products!

  
  The Business Plan Free Blogs — Authority: 154
  House :: Travel-and-Leisure / Destination-Tips Hong Kong – A holiday Location Which has Everything from Soup in order to Nuts! Why do people vacation? Going obtain individuals begin to see the world, experience things which need to know. Occasionally, people prefer to relax and have fun. They contact others, ...
  10 hours ago

• Tourism: The Old Stone House

  
  We Love DC — Authority: 628
  ‘Old Stone House NHS’ courtesy of ‘Ken Lund’ Nestled in along M Street, in the heart of Georgetown, you’ll stumble upon The Old Stone House , one of the oldest homes remaining in Washington, DC. Built in 1765, the house is maintained and operated by the National Park Service, and is part of the ...
  10 hours ago

• Entertaining Destinations For Any Tourists In San Antonio

  
  New Haven Railroad Blog — Authority: 155
  If you live in San Antonio or are taking a trip there, you will be spoiled for choice as far as evening entertainment goes. There is a great night life in Southern Texas, as well as many family activities. You may think every movie theater is more or less the same, well you are in for a treat in Texas. Large, ...
  11 hours ago

• Bioscope Show

  
  Delhi Photo Diary — Authority: 115
  I promised a show and here it is. This a photo of a couple of children watching a bioscope show at a fair I visited recently. I promise that you will enjoy the show. The video this man was showing was a promotion of Madhya Pradesh (central state of India) Tourism. I found the same video on YouTube. This is ...
  11 hours ago

• Drug violence stifles tourism in Mexico

  
  Greensboring :: Outside The Media. Beyond The News. — Authority: 137
  By SouthernFriedInfidel Staff Writer No one should be surprised at this, that tourism in Mexico is taking a huge hit because of the government/drug gang violence in Mexico. That war on the drug "cartels" heated up when Mexicos president assigned the army with fighting the drug lords. When I took my family to ...
  12 hours ago

• South by Southeast: Top 10 Southeast Asia

  
  Gadling — Authority: 712
  Filed under: Asia , Burma (Myanmar) , Cambodia , Laos , Thailand , Vietnam Theres a lot to see in Southeast Asia. Over the past five months, as Ive traveled through this amazing region , its something Ive experienced firsthand. From mind-blowing jungle ruins to outstanding food and world class beaches, ...
  13 hours ago

• Ol Donyo Wuas: Arguably Africa’s Most Authentic Lodge

  
  Live the Magic of Africa — Authority: 116
  Built more than 20-years ago, Ol Donyo Wuas has established itself as one of eastern Africa’s first bush lodge s, and has been recognized as a symbol of authenticity and tradition ever since. As one of a handful of lodges located on the smooth slopes of the Chyulu Hills National Park, this quaint lodge offers ...
  13 hours ago

• New Tallinn–Stockholm route for airBaltic

  
  BONJOUR L'ESTONIE — Authority: 484
  On 1 June, airBaltic will launch a new route linking the Estonian capital of Tallinn with the Swedish capital, Stockholm. According to Tero Taskila, chief commercial officer of airBaltic, “More than 3 million tourists from Scandinavian countries visit Estonia each year. We clearly see that these markets are ...
  13 hours ago

• Mother of Devon teenager killed in Goa admits fraud

  
  Goa Blog — Authority: 139
  The mother of Devon teenager Scarlett Keeling, who was murdered while on holiday in Goa, has pleaded guilty to benefit fraud. Fiona MacKeown, 44, of West Lodge, near Meddon, Devon, admitted falsely claiming £19,000 income support between February 2005 and March 2008. She appeared at Exeter Crown Court on the ...
  14 hours ago

Comments about tourism