General Travel News
UAE Set To Become Major Tourism Destination In 5 Years
FutureBrand Consultancy’s fifth annual Country Brand Index predicts the UAE, China, and Vietnam will likely become top tourism destinations in five years. The United States unseated Australia to take the top position for the first time, followed by Canada in the second spot. Australia came in third for this years study and New Zealand and France rounded out the top five. FutureBrand said “The Obama effect has seen the US earn the top spot for the first time in the fifth annual index.”
The FutureBrand Country Brand Index includes 102 countries and is based on a survey of 3,000 business and leisure travelers from nine countries. The study identifies global trends in travel and tourism, which it says is the world’s fastest growing sector. The US was perceived as the ideal place to do business, the best place for families, shopping, and quality products, and the country people most wanted to visit.
More General Travel News
Latest Travel News
Featured Sights To See
Basilica di San Marco (St. Mark's Basilica)
Venice, Italy
The design and the architectural style for Basilica di San Marco, complete with five mosque-like domes, was inspired from Constantinople. To honor the patron saint of Venice, from a small chapel, through the centuries, predominantly the 11th c., wealthy Venetian merchants and politicians have been donating gifts to expand and enhance the beauty of this church, the saint's final resting place and h...
What to do with Children in Tow in Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for young peopleThe Lorraine Kimsa Theatre is the oldest nonprofit theatre in all of Toronto. They put on educational and entertaining childrens plays from around the world . These include narrational dramas, musicals and comedies that are diverse and multicultural. Some shows are put on especially for the hearing-impaired. Timings: Daily 9 A.M- 5 P.M Admission: Adults...
ga Slottet (Royal Palace)
Stockholm, Sweden
The Royal palace is situated in the heart of the city on the island of Riddatholmen. The palace, among the largest surviving ones in Europe, is the official residence of the royal family of Sweden and forms the chief venue for official state events. Built in baroque style, the palace has been designed by Nicodemus Tessin from a 1692 design. Some parts of the older medieval Castle of Three Crowns, ...
Madame Tussauds
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In central Amsterdam you will come across the famous Madame Tussauds Amsterdam Museum which houses wax filled statues of Dutch and foreign stars. Conveniently located on Dam Square, Madame Tussauds is at 10 minutes walking distance from Central Station. Parking places are easily available nearby. If you wish to travel by tram you can use Tram No 1, 2, 5, 13, 17 and 20 that will drop you at Magna P...