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Hotels in Austria increased in current value by 3% in 2013, rising to ?5.8 billion. Hotels accounted for 77% of total travel accommodation retail at the end of 2013 and the strong position and positive performance of the category towards the end of the review period can be at least partially attributed to the increase being recorded in the number of outlets and the number of rooms due to the expansion in the number of both chained and independent hotels operating in the country. More importantly, value growth in hotels was boosted towards the end of the review period by the trend towards converting hotels and resorts into health and wellness centres which are destinations in their own right, a trend which was especially common among luxury hotels and mid-priced hotels. This way, hotels are able to become important tourist attractions in their own right, which contributed to the strong increases recorded in the number of guests and thus bed nights and total value sales in travel accommodation and Austria during 2013.

Online travel sales to country residents registered a very strong performance in Austria during 2013, increasing by 9% in value to reach EUR4.8 billion. With an increasing number of Austrians showing an increasing willingness to use the internet for shopping as they discover the many advantages of booking holidays online, online travel sales to country residents benefited substantially.

Health and wellness saw a 9% increase in current value sales in 2013. Health and wellness tourism outlets are still more of Soviet Era vintage. "Other" spas accounted for 82% of total health and wellness tourism sales in 2013. This category mainly includes sanatoriums - generally old renovated sanatoriums from the Soviet era. These sanatoriums are not considered to be spa tourism as they are not perceived as meeting modern standards, lacking both relevant professional staff and equipment.

Save up to 30-80% on International Business and First Business Travel with First Business Flights. Retaining their prominent position with over 15 years of experience in the travel industry, First Business Flights is now offering up to 30 to 80% off on International Business Class and First Business Class Travel.

During 2013, travel retail in Morocco increased by 2% in offline current value sales and by 16% in online current value sales. The category is highly fragmented and the many strong players in the category are gradually expanding their online presence by investing in partnerships with leading travel and tourism search engines and travel retail websites. Social media platforms are also being used intensively and extensively to promote travel retailers and their various different offers.

Crowdfunding is transforming the way people do business, raising investment not from profit-oriented Angel investors but from people who simply want a product or service to exist enough to help bring it into fruition. This has obvious advantages for businesses that are successful in reaching their funding goals, as these donations needn't be paid back, nor receive a share in business profits. One ambitious man is using it for a very different reason however, and is seeking one million dollars to take his wife on an unforgettable round the world trip.

A haven for wild life enthusiasts, India attracts globetrotters from across the world to spend their holidays in exotic wild locales and dense forests which were immortalized by Rudyard Kipling.

Lion City Malaysia Fleet, a leading international charter transportation company, announced the launch of the company's new service from Singapore to Legoland and Hello Kitty Town in neighboring Malaysia. The affordable, reliable travel options will help groups of up to 17 passengers enjoy these highly popular attractions in style. In addition to booking round trips or one-way passage in either direction, customers can also arrange for combination service that will keep professional, responsive transportation at their disposal while they enjoy the theme parks.

Travel retail continued to benefit from strong demand during 2013, with both online and offline sales register and positive growth. Interestingly, travel retail offline sales continued to account for 70% of total travel retail value sales in Switzerland at the end of the review period, meaning that bricks-and-mortar travel agents remain the dominant force in the category. Nevertheless, growth in travel retail online sales consistently outpaced growth in travel retail off-line sales over the...

While Romania boasts a wide array of tourist attractions, its tourism market is underdeveloped and facing significant challenges (such as poor infrastructure and political tens ions in neighbouring countries). In addition, Romania has been overly reliant on attracting visitors of neighbouring countries and has struggled to attract visitors from more prosperous countries. However, if it can convince countries such as Germany and the Netherlands that it can function in the Schengen Area, inbound and outbound travel are likely to increase substantially.

While Austrians are generally fond of travelling abroad for holidays, towards the end of the review period increasing numbers of Austrian people displayed a strong preference for travelling within their own country. While travel to destinations abroad is generally planned months in advance and often includes trips in excess of two weeks in duration, domestic destinations are more popular for shorter leisure holidays of up to seven days. Many Austrians have discovered that domestic travel is a more favourable option for short trips as there is no need to prepare for the trip several months in advance as it is possible to decide upon a 3-day or 4-day domestic trip reasonably spontaneously.

Health and wellness tourism in Morocco increased in current value by 6% to reach MAD7.8 billion in 2013. Morocco is a major destination for health and wellness tourism, with both spa tourism and medical tourism very popular in the country. Although Morocco attracts inbound tourists of all ages, an increasing number of elderly people are opting to travel to Morocco for medical tourism as the country offers a very favourable climate for recuperation and high-quality medical insurance at competitive prices.

While the Swiss are generally fond of travelling abroad, at the same time there is a high number of more traditional Swiss people, mainly among the middle-aged and elderly population, who prefer to remain within the country when taking leisure holidays. As one of the Alpine countries and a country in which there are many beautiful lakes, Switzerland office domestic tourists a wide range of attractions for both summer and winter holidays.

Village Catering, a catering company headquartered in the city of Philadelphia, is now offering their services to cater 2015 graduation parties. Additionally, those who would like to have this celebratory affair hosted in a hall can also make use of Village Catering's banquet site: "Cottage Green." However, no matter where the event is hosted, Village Catering will provide fast services as well as food that is made fresh, hot and ready to serve promptly after their professionals arrive on site.

Mardi Gras takes place in New Orleans, LA, one of the most historically rich cities in the United States. Brimming with eclectic food, architecture, and natural landscapes, New Orleans offers much more than its annual Mardi Gras parades and festivities. Tripshock.com offers dozens of unique New Orleans excursions, dining experiences, and historical visits in popular destinations across the United States. Using such factors as proximity, affordability, exposure to culture, family friendliness, and user reviews, Tripshock.com has compiled a list of the top 10 best New Orleans tours for Mardi Gras attendees looking to experience the full extent of what the city has to offer!

When visiting the luxurious and private Anna Maria Island, there are a select few exclusive properties that provide a unique vacation atmosphere. Anna Maria Luxury Beachfronts, a rental company with beautiful properties located on the beach, has been featured in the 2015 AMI Chamber Visitors Guide with a full page advertisement. The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce has an assortment of business professional as members.

It has been said that everyone needs to tour the Holy Land at least once in their life. Until one has visited the land of the Old Testament or walked on the paths that Jesus himself walked, they can not truly appreciate Judeo-Christian religion and culture. In addition to learning about the ancient past, a trip to Israel gives tourists a chance to experience the thrill of modern cities like Tel Aviv and enjoy the beautiful coastline and landscape of Israel.

This is the story of a US soldier who is in serious trouble, trapped in Nigeria after a miscommunication and several serious health problems left him hospitalized and near death.

Travel and photography go hand in hand as travel opens new doors to creating memories and photos of that travel help seal those memories. Unusual Expedition takes this notion to the next level by offering clients the experience of seeing and capturing sights of the world through a lens.

Even though there was a strong trend towards health and wellness tourism observable in travel and tourism in Austria towards the end of the review period, tourist attractions still manage to record positive growth in value terms and in the number of visitors during 2013. As Austria is a country with a wealth of tradition, history and culture, it is able to offer many attractions to both inbound and domestic tourists, especially in historic buildings/sites, art galleries, museums and theatres. In addition, Austria is also well-known for preserving its heritage and paying very high attention to its national parks and areas of natural beauty. Among other important tourist attractions categories in the country are theme/amusement parks, zoos/aquariums, circuses and casinos.

Koa's Seaside Grill in Lahaina, voted as the "Best New Maui Restaurant", is now catering Maui events. Recently opening up the upper deck of this comfortable, friendly and still fairly new Maui restaurant, Koa's is expanding their current Maui Catering Services.

ThePassportGuys.com is an online organization providing comprehensive passport services to everyone within Philadelphia and all surrounding regions. For this 2015 winter season, they are offering expedited passport services in Philadelphia and the surrounding regions for both new and returning clientele.

Everyone knows Italian is the language of love. But did you know Italian food can also speak to the heart?! There's no better way to show your love then by surprising your sweetheart with a romantic Valentine's Day dinner at Rosie's.

Redpanda Concierge is a service that helps its users get around their life without having to worry about wasting time to get what they want. For example, a client can consult their personal Redpanda concierge to plan their vacation within a certain budget or to find tickets for a concert and within 24 hours their concierge will deliver results.