Florida aims to be world"s leading travel destination...

Florida has the potential to become the world"s leading travel destination, according to the state"s tourist board.To mark National Travel and Tourism Week, Visit Florida highlighted the importance of... read More...

Survey suggests tourism industry recovery by Cheap...

The European Commission has said that tourism is on track for a strong season in 2011, with a survey suggesting that the industry has recovered from the economic crisis.More than 30,000 citizens in the... read More...

New tour and activity apps launched for Apple devices...

Travellers planning trips abroad in 2010 can make use of two new apps for the iPhone and iPad, which showcase some 9,000 tours and activities in 750 destinations around the world.Viator claimed that... read More...

Rio de Janeiro visitor numbers reach five-year high...

The number of international travellers visiting the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil in 2010 reached its highest level in five years, the Brazilian Tourism Board has revealed.Overall, some 1.61m foreign... read More...

"Significant growth" in New York hotels outside Manhattan...

Demand for hotels throughout New York City has led to "significant growth" for the hospitality sector outside the most famous borough of Manhattan, the local tourist board has revealed.Since 2008, 42%... read More...

France prepares for Le Tour by Cheap Flights Booker...

Travellers will be heading to France this summer to experience an eagerly anticipated and highly popular sporting event.The 2011 Tour de France will begin on 2 July at the Passage du Gois in the Vendee,... read More...