Austria is a picturesque Central European country that boasts magnificent Alpine scenery and beautiful cities like Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Linz; not to mention countless charming small towns dotting varied landscapes that reveal the soul of the country. Because it
Iceland and Czech Republic Take Top Marks for Adventure Tourism Competitiveness in 2018 Adventure Tourism Development Index
2018 marks a decade since the launch of the Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI), a global ranking of countries for adventure tourism competitiveness produced periodically by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and The George Washington University. The 2018 ATDI
Destination Spain: Travel Resources
Visitors to Spain will quickly sense that wherever they go, there is a passion for life…no wonder that this country, occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula, is one of the world’s favourite vacation spots. Among the most visited destinations in
Unforgettable Hiking Experiences in Montenegro’s National Parks
The small Southeast European country Montenegro on the Adriatic Coast is, with its unspoiled nature and fantastic landscapes, a hiker’s paradise. In this “land of the black mountains”, far from the crowded cities, one can satisfy a longing for undisturbed
Stuttgart for Art Lovers: From Knights to Hawaii
Year after year the Stuttgart State Gallery, the Stuttgart Museum of Art, the Württemberg State Museum and the Linden Museum Stuttgart stage outstanding exhibitions. In 2018 “Mixed Realities, Virtual and Digital Worlds”, “the Hawaian Archipelago” and “Wilhelm Lehmbruck. Variation and
A far-reaching tourism concept: Focus on ecological and social responsibility at ITB Berlin
Overtourism, integrating refugees and the financial viability of social tourism projects: these are just some of the key topics that this year’s ITB Berlin will examine under the ‘sustainability’ heading. From 7 to 9 March 2018, on the days open
Bremen Space Year celebrates the aerospace industry
Did you know that a higher proportion of people in Bremen work in the aerospace sector than anywhere else in Germany? In fact, the industry has a long tradition in the city. The International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the world’s largest
Culinary travel, a growing trend that Hauser Excursions is tapping into
According to a market report by UNWTO – UN World Tourism Organization, food tourism is a growing trend around the world. Gastronomy has become an essential part of any tourism experience and is a valuable mechanism to benefit rural communities,
The Surprising Faces of Leipzig
Leipzig has evolved into one of Germany’s cultural hot spots, luring visitors in the areas of music, art, creative culture, history or architecture. Even nature and animal lovers, athletes, and big and little adventurers can find great experiences in Leipzig,
Lighthouses in Maine — It Takes a Village and Volunteers Who Care for Them
Maine’s lighthouses — these iconic beacons that line the coast and shine from islands — are as ubiquitous in Maine as lobster. There are 65 lighthouses in the state and at least 60 are still operating, casting their warning lights