World economic crisis has opened important opportunities to the tourism sector, but in order to take advantage of them it’s vital to understand the diverse functions of governance in the framework of national tourism policy and decision making. This will be the main subject to be analyzed in the meeting of tourism ministers, parliamentarians, local authorities and representatives from the private sector, during the next Forum for Parliamentarians and Local Authorities, to be held in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), and Mr. Vogeler talked about this much in an exclusive interview with CND.
After a brief period of distancing, Belize has rejoined the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and it remains a hands-on member of the Central American Integration System. Its Tourism minister is one of the most passionate advocates of the idea that these two organizations should work together to boost up the sector in the region they share.
Q & A with Anita Borsje, Sandos Hotels & Resorts Executive based in Palma de Majorca for the European and Russian markets
As a new player working with the Russian market, Sandos Hotels & Resorts is betting on these travelers with a strong offer of hotels located in Mexico and Spain. The recently finished edition of Otdykh and Leisure fair helped the company getting a little bit closer to that market.
Gray Line, which attended this year Moscow’s Leisure Fair, recently introduced a new program to the Russian market for the Galapagos, and one of its representatives in Ecuador talked to Caribbean News Digital about it.
Q & A with Gabriel Perrone, Coordinator with Argentina’s National Institute of Tourism Promotion for the European Market
Without non-stop flights yet, the Russian tourism it’s been increased in Argentina, particularly after both governments agreed the exemption of visas, a road taken by several Latin American countries. Natural attractions such as Iguazu Waterfalls and Perito Moreno Glacier as well as Buenos Aires’ cultural offer are some of Russian tourists’ preferences, who are mainly looking for first class infrastructure and services.
After years dealing with several markets in Central and Eastern Europe, Mr. De Paz has been dispatched to Russia, which he considers “Europe’s emerging market per excellence”, with an average of 600,000 tourists traveling to Spain every year. He talked with Caribbean News Digital about the challenges his country faces due to the growth of those markets and the increasing competition represented by Caribbean and Latin American destinations.