Year: 2012
Sweden’s foreign tourist figures fail to impress
Back in 2009, the Swedish tourism industry expected turnover from tourists to Sweden would double to 500 billion kronor ($74.4 billion) by 2020. However, lackluster spending by foreign tourists has forced the Swedish Travel and Tourism Industry (RTS) to lower their expectations to 451 billion. “It’s the foreign tourism that’s not growing at the speed we anticipated,” said Jan Lundin of the RTS to Dagens Industi newspaper (DI). “Swedish tourism continues to grow, however”. In fact, tourism in Sweden is continuing to grow as an overall trend, and experts insist…
Keep Reading....CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Thailand jet ski scam exposed!!!
Don’t even think about renting a Jet Ski in Pattaya
By: Kip Keino I will boycott Thailand until Jet Ski in Pattaya are no longer available for rent at these popular tourist destinations. While some jet ski in Pattaya may operate honestly, the overall business is plagued by dishonesty and should be eliminated. As a frequent visitor to Thailand since 1984, I encourage others to join this boycott. There are certainly better destinations that do not have police colluding with extortionists who are scamming tourists out of large sums of money daily. Most victims seem to be tourists from India…
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by Emily McLean In ancient India, under direct orders from the king, his subjects were instructed to eat Indian food to increase their libido. This ancient prescription still holds true today but there’s also a few other reasons why dining on Indian food – particularly from Bindia – is good for your health and your taste buds. Upon entering most Indian restaurants, your attention is drawn towards Bollywood music videos or the aroma of stodgy butter chicken. But upon entering Bindia we found ourselves in a modern, sophisticated Indian restaurant…
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