Thursday 19 June 2014

Turkish government Looking Local Tourism Market

Turkish tourism


With the point of adjusting for its misfortunes from decrease in European travelers, the Turkish tourism part will attempt to charm nearby voyagers.


This current summer’s season is required to witness a blast with the Ramadan occasion, as indicated by a report discharged by the top segment association.


“2014 Tourism Season Report” discharged by the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB) says the tourism part is experiencing a retreat in a few markets including Germany, Ukraine and Belgium and looks to raise the amount of Turkish visitors.


“The part will have over to 30-40 percent value diminishments throughout Ramadan with a specific end goal to not surrender their business up to risk,” the report read.


The three-day Eid al-Fitr occasion, otherwise called the Ramadan Holiday, will fall between July 27-30 in the not so distant future, making a five-day get-away open door at nation’s seaside marvels or society attractions for neighborhood occasion creators.


Climb in tourism wage


As indicated by the report, southeastern occasion town Bodrum and the southern area of Antalya that suits scores of shores will remain the most loved ends for Turks who need to take a little time off.


The report predicts the offer of neighborhood travelers in inns will ascend to 40 percent in Bordum, while it will stay at around 15 percent in Antalya resorts.


Notwithstanding a decay anticipated in remote vacationers, the amount of voyagers to Turkey, which was 39 million in 2013, is relied upon to climb to a record high of 43 million not long from now, with a moderate expand in tourism wage likewise anticipated.


An aggregate of 57 million individual’s portability is normal for the entire year, as per TURSAB’s computations.


Almost 5 million of 14 million Turkish vacationers expected during the current year will use their vacation at touristic offices like lodgings and annuities. The greater part of those 5 million is anticipated to take their get-away throughout the occupied summer season that contains the May-September period.


The figure of pay from tourism surpassed $34 million last year, as per figures by TÜRSAB. In spite of the fact that TÜRSAB predicts an ascent to $36 million in the not so distant future, it additionally anticipates a fall in pay for every traveler.


In his comments cited in the report, TURSAB executive Başaran Ulusoy additionally cautioned of the misfortunes endured by illicit tourism orgs.


“Individuals ought to be mindful about these offices, which are favored on account of the view of having lower costs.



Turkish government Looking Local Tourism Market

Wednesday 18 June 2014

Romania - explore the carpathian garden

RomaniaWhen we hear about Romania, we think mainly at three essential components, present on the territory of this country, the mountains, the sea and the Danube Delta. All these form, in addition to many other cultural objectives, the entire tourism potential of the territory.


Romania, with its capital Bucharest, is situated in the southeastern part of Central Europe, in a space that includes a significant part of the arc of the Carpathians, the lower course of the Danube and it opening to the Black Sea.


Romania TourismIt is bordered by Hungary to the north-west, by Serbia to the south west, by Bulgaria to the south, by the Black Sea to the south-east, by Ukraine to the east and to the north, and by the Republic of Moldova to the east.


The relief is developed mostly on an Alpine structure that comprises the Carpathian Mountains, Depression hills of Transylvania, Subcarpathians, Plain and the Western Hills, the Getic plateau. In the eastern part of the country is the Moldova Plateau and in the south one, lies the Romanian Plain and the Dobrogea Plateau.


In Romania dominate the step of Plains and hills. The maximum altitude of the country is 2544m, in the Moldoveanu peak, from the Fagaras Mountains.

The Romania have the following physical features:


  • Hills and orchards: 36%

  • Plains: 33%

  • Mountains: 31%

  • Areas covered by rivers and lakes: 3.7%

  • Lakes: 3.500

  • Highest mountain peak: Moldoveanu (2544 m) from the Fagaras Mountains.

RomaniaThe country’s climate is temperate in the most part, with nuances of transition, as well as with continental nuances, in the eastern part of the territory.


The Hydrography of the country is formed by the Danube River, more inland rivers as Somes, Mures, Jiu, Olt, Siret, Prut, etc., the Black Sea, lakes and groundwater.


Considering, the Romanian population, according to the 2011 Census, it has a number of 20.121.641 inhabitants


The main cities of the country are Bucharest, Constanta, Iasi, Timisoara, Cluj, Brasov, Galati, etc.


The Romania’s economy, stands out through the exploitation of the coal from the basins Petrosani and Motru-Rovinari, natural gas mainly from the Transylvanian Depression, the petroleum processing, chemical industry, machine building industry, and so on.


Considering the agriculture, 40% of the country area is made up, of arable land, which represents the main resource of the country. Therefore, here are cultivated the all plants specific, to the climate zone of Romania.


The Romania’s transport infrastructure is composed of railways, roads, airports (Bucharest, Timisoara, Arad, Bacau, Baia Mare, Cluj-Napoca, Craiova, Iasi, Satu Mare, Sibiu, Suceava), waterways (Danube, Danube-Black Sea Canal). Constanta is the main port of the country, and the largest port on the Black Sea.


Analyzing the Romanian tourism, we can observe that here predominate the mountain tourism, the main resorts being Poiana Brasov, Predeal and Sinaia.


On the Black Sea, in the resorts Mamaia, Constanta, Mangalia predominate the spas tourism. To all this we add the many cultural and historical sights (feudal towns, ancient ruins, monasteries, churches, etc.).


In conclusion, don’t hesitate, to visit Romania, this wonderful country that has something to offer to every tourist who decides to explore its land.


Let’s discover Romania which according to Director, Cristi Puiu, is a young State, and is animated by a kind of energy which makes us, the most of us, to behave like the teenagers. The most beautiful thing in Romania remains Romania


By Otilia Andries



Romania - explore the carpathian garden

Thursday 5 June 2014

Marian Voyage of Peace and Love brings 14 images of Virgin Mary in the Province of Cagayan

The Achidiocese of Tuguegarao, in cooperation with the (CNCVB) Cagayan North Convention & Visitors Bureau is going to organize the Marian Voyage of Love and Peace 2014 from June 26th to June 29th in line with the celebration of the 431st AGGAO NAC CAGAYAN


 



Marian Voyage of Peace and Love brings 14 images of Virgin Mary in the Province of Cagayan

Wednesday 4 June 2014

Mexico as a Medical Tourism

mexico medical tourism


Medical business enterprise in United Mexican States is especially popular folks from the USA and North American nation as a result of the shut proximity of the country.


When visiting another country for medical treatment it’s important for the patient to conduct careful analysis on the standard and success rates of the hospitals and groups they’re considering. Techniques and accepted practices will take issue greatly from place to position.


As well because the growing prices and decreasing availableness of medical services in their home countries, medical tourists square measure driven by easy accessibility to international travel, the increase of advanced treatments even in developing countries, and therefore the careful attention they receive by governments longing for foreign revenues. These all apply to medical business enterprise in United Mexican States because the country’s largest hospital network, Angeles Health International, is found in urban center that is simply across the USA border. The hospital boasts Stanford trained physicians and private rooms and nurses’ square measure provided.


Many medical tourists notice doctors in foreign countries are trained within the west to standards matching those of their home countries. Individual rooms and attention on their comfort and privacy wants square measure another attraction. Some treatments not nonetheless approved within the west are set in alternative countries that square measure currently promoting medical business enterprise. Trendy facilities square measure being in-built United Mexican States and alternative countries to cater to the current new demand.


The latest studies demonstrate that today’s medical travelers come back from Europe, Canada, USA, Center East and Japan. . Incomes are rising quickly in oil-rich countries, enabling residents to choose where to go for their healthcare. These days the country of Asian country is that the leader in providing medical services for this sort of soul. Exotic locations like Mexico are already popular holiday destinations and then often patient’s friends and families will join them on their trip.


Complicated medical treatments like hip-replacements and heart surgeries square measure performed in increasing numbers. These, also as “elective” procedures like cosmetic surgery, deontology and liposuction square measure proving additional and additional in style.


Some countries have the medical skills to rival the west, or perhaps surpass it, significantly in areas like somatic cell procedures, different cancer treatments and ground breaking disseminated sclerosis therapies. These services will typically be performed at a fraction of the value of home-country treatments, and that they more and more use highly-skilled and old surgeons.


Popular destinations for medical business enterprise currently embody United Mexican States, Brazil, Argentina, Thailand, Asian nation and African country. Western countries square measure currently conjointly keen on giving a number of these services, including: FRG, Hungary, the European nation and Kingdom of Spain. Turkey is additionally turning into glorious for its increasing experience in cosmetic surgeries.


It is medical business enterprise in United Mexican States that provides a number of the foremost advanced procedures on the market and this destination is additionally most suited to patients within the USA and North American nation as a result of the token travel concerned. However, Angeles hospital sees patients from all round the world and doesn’t limit itself in terms of patients’ home countries.



Mexico as a Medical Tourism

Tuesday 3 June 2014

Adventure Things Must to do in Goa

Goa tourism


You might have visited state variety of times however this is often undoubtedly not an area that you simply would mark from your list. If you think that that state is simply concerning beaches, late night parties, booze, para sailing, churches and previous forts, then you need to attempt these 5 bizarre things.


Go Paragliding


If you think that that this is often simply another choice for para sailing that you simply would possibly encounter Baga and different beaches, and then you’re fully wrong. Here I am talking concerning some cool stuff like paragliding that’s obtainable on some few beaches like Anjuna beach. A sailplane chair is mounted to a parachute like mechanism so you ought to stand at a cliff’s edge and begin sailing within the sky. If you recognize a way to roll in the hay, you’ll roll in the hay all alone; otherwise you’ll forever take a ride with knowledgeable.


Floating Tent


You might have tried houseboats, however have you ever ever tried a floating tent, yes one room floating tents obtainable in Mayem Lake close to Bicholim at Champions boat club are simply superb. Once you suss out one in all these tents, you’ll opt for a bumper boat ride and you’ll additionally step into their floating restaurants. So, with these exceptional accommodation choices, you ought to tread on the shore for even a second.


Dolphin Drive


You might have noticed dolphins variety of times on Animal Planet, however have you ever ever sighted real dolphins in state. Well, if you are doing not would like to miss on this prospect, then take a dolphin cruise. Nothing is far better than capturing a pod of dolphins pepping out of the water round the boat in an exceedingly camera.


Crocodile observance


One of the foremost exciting things to try to to in state is crocodilian reptile observance and there are many tour operators within the coastal areas that may set up a visit beginning at Cortalim seawall. Cumbharjua canals are one in all the most effective places to identify crocodiles and in contrast to menagerie here you’ll spot them in their natural surroundings. This space is believed to be one in all the foremost superb wetlands instate and here folks also can spot variety of birds. So, simply keep your cameras prepared.


Explore Nature


Last, however not the smallest amount is to follow the character path and find out the superb life. Bhagwan Mahavir life Sanctuary close to Molem, Bondla life Sanctuary and Dudhsagar waterfalls ar a number of the most effective places on the list that you simply will visit. you’ll additionally set up a visit to a spice plantation farm, wherever you’ll encounter some contemporary spices and herbs like pepper, cinnamon, areca nut, peri bathe through AN elephant shower and feast on luscious Goan food ready in contemporary spices.


Two things that you simply ought to ne’er miss after you visit state is nice food and awe-inspiring looking spots. Restaurants like Mum’s room, Martin’s corner and St. Anthony’s Beach Shack are a number of the great choices wherever you need to attempt rawa mussel fry, king crabs, prawn vindaloo, garlic chicken and St. Anthony’s flavored hubble-bubble.


For looking freaks like Pine Tree State, Ingo’s night market may be a nice place to pay it slows looking on a Saturday night. This market is on for nearly six months and potpourri of junk jewelers, flower child merchandise and international preparation here is sort of famed. If you’re bored with looking, you’ll forever come by at Daniel’s bar and luxuriate in the music compete by the DJ.


Many people like hiring 2 wheeler on rent to urge around within the town, however if you do not would like to travel for a 2 wheeler, you’ll forever take cabs in state. These are a cushy and economical possibility instates and might be simply reserved on-line.



Adventure Things Must to do in Goa

Sunday 1 June 2014

GfK collaborates with PATA by providing exclusive travel Insights at PATAcademy-HCD

Pacific Asia Travel Association


SINGAPORE, 2 Jun 2014 – GfK will be joining hands with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) to help drive growth of the dynamic travel sector, a major economic contributor in the Asia Pacific region. The global leading market research company will be imparting its expertise in the tourism and hospitality market through the upcoming PATAcademy-HCD event to advance the industry knowledge of the association’s members.


At the recent World Travel Fair held in Shanghai, GfK revealed that it will be launching its weekly tracking services to the APAC region. Market insights are based on live, forward booking information gathered from more than 10,000 point of sales revealing trends from travel agents, cruise lines, destinations, (low cost) carriers, tour operators and hotels; which will detail the overall market performance. Using its suite of consumer research techniques, GfK is able to combine the weekly tracking results to provide comprehensive insights on the different stages and types of interaction by consumers throughout the entire booking process.


“GfK has established itself as the market currency for tourism research in Europe and our plan now is to further expand to Asia”, said Laurens van den Oever, Global Director for Travel at GfK. “We are looking forward to collecting valuable insights into the tourism market to give the industry an additional intelligence boost.”


PATAcademy-HCD is a bi-annual program by PATA designed to build knowledge and business through the an educational programme, interactive sessions, case studies, networking, ideas exchange and group collaboration for rising stars in the travel industry professionals. Mr. Van den Oever will be sharing findings on how the economic downtrends impact travelers’ behaviors and the importance of understanding the omnichannel customer journey.


“We are pleased to have GfK’s involvement at the upcoming PATAcademy-HCD as we believe their expertise and vast experience from studying the tourism industry and travellers‘ journey will greatly benefit our members, ” said Mario Hardy, COO of PATA.


The theme of June‘s PATAcademy-HCD is Branding, Marketing and Social Media in the Context of a Crisis. Participants will be given an opportunity to work on case studies to build a marketing strategy plan to regain confidence of a destination visitors after a crisis.


“The contribution from GfK and other industry leaders during this program will provide participants with the necessary tools to strategize and develop more realistic and implementable programs for their respective businesses and organisations,” concluded Hardy.


About GfK


GfK is the trusted source of relevant market and consumer information that enables its clients to make smarter decisions. More than 13,000 market research experts combine their passion with GfK’s 80 years of data science experience. This allows GfK to deliver vital global insights matched with local market intelligence from more than 100 countries. By using innovative technologies and data sciences, GfK turns big data into smart data, enabling its clients to improve their competitive edge and enrich consumers’ experiences and choices.



GfK collaborates with PATA by providing exclusive travel Insights at PATAcademy-HCD