Comments on: Spanish Islands Stop 2008 Tourism Slump

By: corpo

corpo — Sat, 29 May 2010 01:13:20 +0000

i love jordan and usa

By: Akshay

Akshay — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:58:47 +0000

I work with communities in developing tourism. The single biggest factor:

Whether or not the community sees tourism as an economic driver… takes it seriously. Community understanding and buy-in regarding the benefits of tourism is essential to development of the industry. Are they willing to commit financial and human resources to assist in developing the destination…

Political will by local politicians to take tourism seriously is essential. So many communities see tourism as a "last resort" (no pun intended!) and are still chasing smokestacks rather than dedicating time and energy to developing tourism.

Once this happens, obstacles can be addressed and the destination can build a plan to develop products to position themselves to attract desired markets.

By: ^.^

^.^ — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:32:49 +0000

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By: psychic

psychic — Fri, 28 May 2010 03:16:05 +0000

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By: Susan D

Susan D — Thu, 27 May 2010 22:08:39 +0000

The cost of our health care is far too high. Even a falling dollar cannot make us competitive with countries like India and Thailand.

By: rails

rails — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:23:56 +0000

Interesting video!

By: William

William — Thu, 27 May 2010 04:57:41 +0000

Tourism has increased immensely with now flights to Antartica from Sydney, you do have the chance to land but mostly you just fly over and look.

By: Michael P

Michael P — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:24:07 +0000

Travel locally. Flying is one of the biggest producers of green house gases. And yes, Al Gore that includes you.

PS: Icon MC what oil company do you work for?

By: Miss Wu

Miss Wu — Wed, 26 May 2010 19:14:46 +0000

Hi, spa packages are actually getting popular nowadys. Not just the usual spa, people are going more for the holistic and healing spas programs. Key aim of the packages should be targeting relaxation, wellness and health. You did not say where you are located, so I will not be able to offer much.
But take a look at how this is done, like in Thailand. There are spas in hotels and packages offered cover the rooms, spa treatment and dietary health advice. This can be a 1-day, 2-day or even 3-day packages. So the guests gets pampered without having to leave the comfort of the hotel or resort room.
Standalone spa may be a bit difficult as you can only offer the treatment. Try to have a nearby accommodation tied in for a total package deal.
A check on the prices shows that such spa stay cost from between US$100 up to US$500 a day, depending on the location and hotel/resort status.
I guess it will be good if you can try and experience it for yourself. Take a trip to Thailand for one of these packages.

By: Keely

Keely — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:56:02 +0000

CIRCULAR FLOW: Foreign tourists spend money and that money generates higher incomes, which is then spent by individuals on more products and services, meaning more income for businesses, meaning higher incomes, etc.

IMPORTS? Tourism money acts more like exports than imports, since a country is selling its resources (natural beauty) and services (hotels, restaurants) in return for foreign money.