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The number of international visitors grew by 7% in 2012, which was an even better growth for inbound tourism than in 2011. Of those, 68% came for leisure and 32% for business purposes.

Escape2Marbella as seen on Channel 4 The Coach Trip has seen a huge increase in the number of British and American holidaymakers book their Go Karting experience that guarantees an exhilarating day out for birthday parties, stag and hen parties and families looking for fun. The Go Karting activity has become such a huge success they are now offering the experience to the corporate sector.

Escape2Marbella, Costa del Sol leading hen party weekend provider, has now added a large number of hen party weekend packages for girls who want to have fun. The new Marbella hen party weekend packages include Male Strippers in Puerto Banus, Hen Party Cruise, and Hen Party Bar Crawl to give the bride a weekend she will never forget.

In 2012 tourist attractions saw positive growth in visitor numbers as well as retail value sales, the latter having seen a 1% increase compared to 2011. In 2012 tourist attractions were visited by 38 million people which was 2% more than in the previous year. Historic buildings/sites posted the highest market share of 31% visitors in 2012, followed by museums and parks/areas of natural beauty which had 22% and 13% shares, respectively.

BMI's New Zealand tourism report looks at a range of key indicators in this well-established market in a remote corner of the Asia Pacific region. Both inbound and outbound travel is expected to increase throughout our forecast period to 2018 as growth in the domestic and global economy boosts travel and ongoing infrastructure projects create a positive investment environment.

The Japanese travel and tourism sector saw a moderate growth in inbound tourism during the review period of 2009-2013. The number of domestic trips has fallen from 312.5 million in 2009 to 287.0 million in 2013, while the number of international trips rose from 8.4 million in 2009 to 10.4 million in 2013, contributed by tourists from countries such as China, South Korea, the US, Hong Kong and Thailand. Development over the forecast period (2014-2018) will be driven by government tourism promotions and the growing number of low-cost carrier (LCC) flights.

Health and wellness tourism is represented by two major categories in the Czech Republic. The first area consists of more traditional spas, which typically offer some specific treatment procedure that capitalises on unique, local and natural raw materials, whilst the second consists of wellness centres, both those located in hotels and stand-alone types. Czech health and wellness tourism is attractive to both domestic and inbound travellers, as it offers a wide variety of health resorts and spas across the country. The most popular Czech spas are located in towns Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne and Luhacovice.

The holidays feel just great when the place chosen to stay is exotic and fun-filled. Planning to go somewhere usually brings to the mind the booking of hotels. However, there are a number of alternative accommodations which can be chosen to make the holidays all the more pleasant and exciting. The popularity of holiday cottages is on the surge these days and more number of tourists are planning for a holiday cottages over hotels. This is because the cottages offer a hassle-free and relaxing accommodation when on an unknown land. Most importantly they offer greater freedom than hotels. At Norfolk there are a number of holiday cottages that offer a far off retreat from the bustle of the city so that the travelers can enjoy being on their own and being free of confines and control. Norfolk Holidays offers more than five hundred cottages to the travelers in the country of Norfolk. They offer facilities for booking the cottages online.

Easibook offers a special package to their passengers for Legoland and Waterpark. The combo deal that is being offered by Easibook covers a two way transfer from the country of Kuala Lumpur Times Square to Legoland. Furthermore, the combo package also covers the International Malaysia Park and the Legoland combo tickets is available during weekends until the end of the year 2014. Most of their passengers and travelers can book their combo ticket on any date that is comfortable with them. In this way, their passengers and travelers have the chance to visit the Water Park and Legoland. When it comes to the ticket price to Water Park and Legoland, it starts from SGD115 for children and SGD126 for adult.

India offers potential investors an enormous range of opportunities, with growth expected across all of our key market indicators throughour our current forecast period to 2018. Domestic economic growth is providing a boost to both internal and outbound travel, while the country's extensive range of attractions and new travel connections are helping to expand the number of annual tourist arrivals.

Over 2012 domestic tourism registered 5% growth. Domestic tourism is the first choice for Czechs with average and low income in uncertain economic circumstances, due to lower prices and the possibility to shorten the length of a stay. Promotion and the quality of services provided by domestic operators noticeably increased over the review period. The number of domestic tourists can be limited due to rainy weather during summer holiday season and no snow in winter, which causes some tourists to stay home and the others to switch to foreign destinations.

Of all the most stunning and picturesque tows, Le Samoyede must be one of those. It is liked most by people who want to escape the hassle of the traffic congested city life.

Machu Picchu sees millions of visitors a year flock to it, a sheer and teraformed mountain slope home to the highest temple on earth. The site is filled with a sense of ancient mysticism, but few know the realities of what truly happened there. For those who visit, getting a window on that ancient world is a tantalizing opportunity. Thanks to Condor Travel, that is now a possibility, as they have created Machu Picchu tour packages that coincide with the Festival of The Sun, a rite still performed on its original site to this day, that visitors can experience and even take part in.

Heathrow Gatwick Cars offers non-metered, affixed affordable airport private transfers. It serves all London airports and seaport, but their fleet can also accommodate longer trips exceeding 40 miles, as long as it's booked in advance. Private chauffeurs are duly licensed by London Dept. of Public Carriage Office.

Cinnamon Boutique Guest House is the premier destination in South Africa. This luxurious establishment is proud to announce it is under new management. With this change comes many improvements to the facility. These include upgrading its status from a four-star to a five-star establishment, renovating all of the facilities, extending the beach and building another guest house on the beach, known as Cinnamon Beach Hotel.

Due to the overwhelmingly positive reviews from satisfied customers and enjoyable fishing excursions, Ohana Fishing Charters is excited to announce they have been awarded a 2014 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. This award recognizes the businesses that earn top ratings from vacationers and travelers on a consistent basis. As a fishing charter that routinely catches a bit of everything the Pacific Ocean has to offer, their fishing on Kauai is affordable, entertaining, and provides the trip of a lifetime.

Cyprus travel and tourism which was badly affected after the 2009 Eurozone has started recovering despite its financial crisis. According to the Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO), tourist arrivals from Russia have increased by 25 percent and in 2013 the number rose to 600,000. The Cypriot travel and tourism sector is expecting to see a huge increase in 2014. According to a recent statistics, Russian tourist to the beautiful Island is expected to reach 800,000 by 2014, which is an absolute 25 percent increase over last year.

For those in quest of a credible guide for their upcoming trip to Kansas City, no need to look further- FINDitKC has made it easy to explore KC at one’s will with its sea of video guides.

Charming Asia Tours, a China Tours tour company that specializes in trips around the world, recently announced that many travelers are hurrying to book tours to the Forbidden City. China will begin limiting the amount of people who can visit Beijing’s Forbidden City, and Travelers Rushing To Book Now while they still have the opportunity to do so.

Sirena Dufault is nearing the end of a rigorous, inspiring personal quest. On May 23rd she’ll arrive here for a special evening reception at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon as she nears completion of a long hike and fund raising journey from the U.S. Mexico border to Arizona’s border with Utah. Ms. Dufault, 40, began her AZT Trek on March 14 and will finish on May 31 having hiked the entire Arizona Trail, more than 800 miles, mostly alone, from south to north.

With the weather warming up, families and individuals alike are looking for outdoor activities in the greater Philadelphia area. This summer, Elmwood Park Zoo is announcing they are welcoming back two male giraffes for guests to pet and hand feed throughout the zoo season. The popular exhibit brought thousands of guests to the Elmwood Park Zoo last year to greet and interact with these magnificent creatures. This year’s exhibit is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross and opens to the public on Memorial Day Weekend. Feedings may be purchased for $3 per person. Interested individuals can find feeding times on the website, as they will be posted daily.

China has always attracted visitors and tourists and huge number of tourists flock the country every year. China has gained much of the international recognition rather recently. Although, the country technically remains a Communist stronghold, the number of expats and tourists who have set foot in the country has multiplied to a great extent. China offers varied places for the tourists which include both natural and manmade attractions. West China Go offers guides who accompany the tourists to various parts of West China. The Chengdu travel agency offers guided tours to the leading tourist attractions in the western part of the country. The travel agency offers tours to various places in Chengdu as well as to the other parts of West China. They also offer personalized trips to the tourists.

El Camino Charters, now announces tour buses in San Francisco for a smooth and hassle-free tour. El Camoni Charters understands that a tour bus should operate smoothly and without interruption. Tour buses are an excellent way for entire groups to enjoy the same outing. Having a tour bus allows the entire team to be accommodated in one single bus and enjoy the trip. Whether it is a student group for an excursion, a religious retreat or an extended family reunion, tour buses can accommodate all, in just one single bus. Members of the same group won’t have to travel separately. El Camino Charters provides excellent charter bus services in San Francisco that are completely reliable and safe.

A new time-lapse video created by an online travel agency reveals the hidden splendor of the Kyrgysztan countryside in late summer.

A travel website called Cottages.co announced the availability of high quality cottages and other accommodations for discriminating tourists and vacationists. Cottages.co offers a fabulous selection of holiday cottages and other accommodation all over the UK and Ireland.