The head of Thailand's tourism promotion authority has predicted the bloody and violent clashes between police and ant-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) protesters last Monday will have an insignificant effect on the country's tourism.

Healthbase has partnered with US hospitals to bring medical tourism type price and quality to the doorstep of Americans and Canadians looking for affordable top quality healthcare.

Healthbase, the leading award-winning medical tourism provider has partnered with Philippines based The Medical City (TMC) in order to bring greater options to Americans, Canadians and others looking for affordable, timely and high quality medical treatments.

Health tourism the fastest growing segment of the travel industry. It can save you thousands, and millions more will soon be having their medical procedures a little further from home.

The Philippines is a country that has limited resources with its best assets vested in its inherent tropical locale. One way to increase country revenue & employment is to improve their capacity to attract tourism.

It's easy to hop on a plane and catch the next flight to your surgical destination . But before you do so, there are a number of things you should know and do to make your medical tourism trip safe and successful. Here is a list that will assist you in planning...

South Africa's resource base for tourism is phenomenal. The country's tourism attractiveness lies in its diversity - with one trip you could experience a compendium of worlds.

The first time that I ever heard of space tourism, Lance Bass of N'Sync was in training to go into space and was paying to go. Here is what has been happening since.

It is a fact that governments grows until their budgets are cut by auditors who realize that specific departments are no longer needed.

This article is about visiting mines during a vacation. It describes the two main types of mines, covers examples of what to look for. It mentions some difficulties with the environment. It provides examples for how mines are used in tourism.

A beautiful spot for Kentucky tourism, Harlan County is about four and a half hours to the southeast of Louisville.

The West Virginia Department of Tourism has launched a contest called "Answer the Call" in which visitors of the state can submit video footage of their trip and possibly win a new 2008 Camry Hybrid.

Tourism in Venezuela

Linking Livelihoods and Sustainable Tourism to Promote Conservation and Expand Rural Incomes

As part of a more aggressive international promotional strategy in North America, the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) will open a marketing office in Washington, D.C. in June, bringing the total number of offices in the region to nine.

International tourism revenues up 14.6 percent compared with same period last year

"Get Out & See Tallahassee" kicked off National Tourism Week on May 12, 2007. Select attractions waived admission fees so Tallahassee residents could experience them and become tourism ambassadors for the city. Read how this Tallahassee resident spent her day.

Unknown to many people is a side of tourism that countries such as Brazil have been combating for years.

The newest thing in reality tourism--Slum Tours. Kenya-based Victoria Safaris has come up with a tour for the super rich to see how the other side lives. The slums of Kibera is their vacation destination.

Tourism is extremely important to the economy of any area. But tourists can be a tricky group to attract. Here are a few pointers on attracting people who will come, give you some money, and then leave.

One can find an ideal urban lifestyle in the city of Kuala Lumpur and beautiful beaches along the coast of Malaysia. The tourism ministry has organized many events to increase tourist influx from abroad.

If you're lucky, the city or tourism department might hire you as a freelancer each year to update materials and come up with new ideas.

Medical tourism is the practice of visiting a foreign country to save money on health care treatment. It's a common practice in many parts of the world. But how many Americans are taking advantage?

Information about the progression of space tourism.

The rising cost of health care and the ailing economy have resulted in many people being unable to afford their medical care. Medical tourism is a growing trend that is helping shape what may be the new wave of the future.

Tourism marketing professionals looking to advance their career should consider pursuing a Travel Marketing Professional certification from the Southeast Tourism Society. Following is a summary of the program and what attendees should expect.

The Florida Nature and Heritage Tourism Center is a one-stop information center showcasing nature-based, cultural and historic venues and events throughout Florida.

Medical tourism, an unexplored segment, is still in its infancy in India. About one and half lakh tourists visited India in 2003 for special treatment and/or advanced surgery, and they have mixed response and experience.

This chain of islands, often called "The Faroes," makes for cozy, offbeat tourism. Whether you seek a cruise or a flight and hotel deal, the Faroe Islands offer fishing, whaling, birdwatching, and local culture.

Dare to be different with the Lab of Experimental Tourism which gives tourists a skewed view of what it's like to really live on the vacation edge.