Tension Escalates as Thailand Protesters Remain Defiant
Region: Thailand
Tension builds up as angry protesters seized police vehicles near the Suvamabhumi International Airport during confrontation with Thai Police forces. Angry protesters remained defiant as the standoff enters its fifth day t... more
Views: 1110RP Promotes Medical Tourism over Local Health Program
Region: PhilippinesThe Philippine government headed by the Department of Tourism and the Department of Health was all perked-up after they announced the positive development of their Medical Tourism project. Both departments are excited abou... more
Views: 1370Is Space Tourism Really on the Horizon?
Region: United States
Posted by Shannon Firth to findingDulcinea.com British tycoon Richard Branson has uncloaked a spacecraft carrier targeted for launch in late 2009. But that doesn’t mean commercial space travel is within reach. On J... more
Views: 1141Iraq Urges Tourism, Despite Dangers
Region: Iraq
Posted by Sarah Amandolare to findingDulcinea With the violent insurgency waning, Iraq is working harder to promote its tourism industry, but the United States warns travelers against making the trip. Attracting tourists... more
Views: 1533Bloggers React to N. Korean Tourist Shooting
Region: Korea, Republic of
Posted by Hyejin Kim to Global Voices Online There is a way that South Koreans can officially and safely go to North Korea at present. It is a special tourist site that was opened for a special zone, Kumgangsan Tourist Re... more
Views: 1361Government Wants Syrians to Holiday at Home
Region: Syrian Arab Republic
The Syrian government is hoping the domestic tourist industry will grow substantially in future years and help reinvigorate the sagging economy. But many people say domestic travel is too expensive and tourism needs to be ... more
Views: 1194Fast and Effective Medical Treatment is Driving "Western " Patients to India
Region: India
India has always been an exotic destination for tourism be it for culture, traditions, and monuments. And now, India is getting more tourists who come as medical tourist for healing. Five years ago, there were 1.5 Lakh me... more
Views: 1496Safety measures may lure Japanese retirees to RP
Region: Philippines
The Philippines is a beautiful country to live. There is no argument about this claim. Comparatively, it has a tropical climate, white and pristine beaches and warmth smile and hospitality of the Filipinos. But despite th... more
Views: 1096How Web 2.0 is Making Life Easier For China's Sex Tourists
Region: ChinaPeople come to China for all sorts of reasons. Some come because they love Chinese language and culture. Others come to get rich, others for that noble expat goal of “finding oneself.” Then there is Clandestine... more
Views: 26315Dubai's Jewels Glitter in Glory
Region: United Arab Emirates
If you try to look it up in the map, Dubai, one of the federal emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is just a speck on the small desert kingdom developed and once held under the protectorate of Great Britain. Once ... more
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