tourism

Dubai is luring holidaymakers with the world's most lavish hotels. But, in the second extract from his book about the real cost of tourism, Leo Hickman looks at the plight of the workers building a dream destination

World leaders in adventure travel, G.A.P Adventures, has announced the purchase of a new ship, the M/S Expedition, and the relaunch of its polar expedition program, commencing on January 4, 2009.

Early in the morning we start our bicycle trip. Folowing the road signs from Novalja towards Lun we ascend and descend thrue asphalt road. After 10 kilometer we descent to the sea write to small bay Jakisnica

Geotourism is the type of tourism that not only sustains and preservers the environment, but is also committed to respecting cultural sensitivities and building on local heritage. Geotourism enhances the geographical character of a place and community involvement is essential.

Traveling the world is something everyone would like to do, a list compiled by the IHT tells us about the 53 places to go in 2008! Have any other suggestions on where to go? Feel free to comment and name some places.

Experts from the UNWTO say that industry is waking up to its responsibilities, aware that fuelling climate change, which degrades the very environment on which tourism depends, could undermine its business in the long term.

These places are perfect if you're planning your honeymoon and conscious about your impact when traveling. Each resort was built in earth friendly ways and use green practices like composting, recycling, using renewable energy and more.

Even if the seas don’t rise too much and the hurricanes don’t come through too often, Hawaii might still lose its appeal as a visitor destination. How’sat?