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French tourists seen as world's worst: survey
PARIS (Reuters Life!) - French tourists are the worst in the world, coming across as bad at foreign languages, tight-fisted and arrogant, according to a survey of 4,500 hotel owners across the world.
Nations:France U.K. Source:(Reuters)
2009-07-09
Japan to tourists: Please don't lick the tuna
TOKYO - Tourists are known for acting silly, but licking the tuna?
Nations:Japan Netherlands Source:(AP)
2009-01-26
China blames global slowdown for tourism woes
BEIJING (AFP) - The number of tourists visiting China fell last year for the first time since the deadly SARS virus hit the country in 2003, the government said, blaming the global economic crisis for the decline.
Nations:China Russia Activities:2008 U.S. Recession 2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AFP)
2009-01-09
Bruce Lee's last home to be turned into a tourist site: owner
HONG KONG (AFP) - The owner of Bruce Lee's former Hong Kong mansion has agreed to turn the property into a tourist destination commemorating the late kung fu legend, his advisor said Wednesday.
Nations:Hong Kong People:Bruce Lee Source:(AFP)
2009-01-08
France rebrands itself to keep No. 1 tourism spot
PARIS - With the opulent French Riviera, iconic Eiffel Tower and luscious vineyards, France stands tall and proud as the world's No. 1 travel destination.
Nations:Spain France Source:(AP)
2009-01-08
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