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Compared with 2012, when large cooking appliances benefited from the impulse of the home-cooking and chef trends, 2013 saw a sudden disinterest in such activities. The multiplicity of cuisine-related reality TV shows may have led to some saturation amongst the population. Besides, with the economic downturn, French households shifted their priorities to more prudent patterns of consumption, deferring their desire for a fully-equipped kitchen, for instance, to a later time. Renewed thriftiness thus led to lower growth rates for the most dynamic categories - built-in large cooking appliances, ovens and cooker hoods - whilst worsening the decline for cookers.

Our US tourism report examines the long-term potential offered by the tourism industry but highlights that weakness in European economies may put downward pressure on arrivals in the short term. In 2014, we forecast tourist arrivals to reach 59.9mn, representing year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 4.1%. Growth is forecast to remain around this rate throughout the rest of the forecast period to 2018.

The tourism market in the UK is very well established, with a wide range of attractions drawing visitors year after year. The transport network is well developed, as is the accommodation sector, and the country has a very positive global profile thanks to the highly successful hosting of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Inbound and outbound travel are expected to increase throughout our forecast period, and the country is likely to remain an attractive prospect for potential investors over the coming years.

The UAE is expected to continue to see strong growth in 2014, across all of its freight modes. The country is rapidly developing one of the world's top logistics markets through investments in ports, airports, rail and free trade zones. These are utilised by the country's air freight and logistics companies, which are becoming a familiar presence throughout the world, serving the globe from their UAE hubs.

Be it an airport transfer or transportation for an important event, Louisiana Limousine is always there to help their clients have a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience. This is a professional company that has been offering shuttle services and other transportation services for many years now. The company provides all types of New Orleans Limo service and rental services for various occasions such as birthdays, weddings, proms, homecomings and many more. From Sedans to Mercedes, the company has some of the best fleet of vehicles to offer a luxurious travel experience to their customers. They offer new vehicles, professional chauffeurs and the most dependable limo rentals New Orleans and in Louisiana area.

Morocco based Ligne D’aventure has become synonymous with quality, assurance, and affordability, when it comes to offering the best desert tours and excursion packages to travelers. The family-run enterprise is doing a fabulous job in offering myriad transportation options, excursions and meticulously designed desert tours to avid travelers at the best prices. The travel company is now offering a 3 Days Desert Tour to travelers who wish to explore the Sahara desert in its entirety.

With the base of operations in Morocco, Ligne D’aventure has emerged as the most preferred destination for people who wish to avail comprehensive tour packages to explore the beauty of Morocco. Since its inception few years back, the Tourism Transport Company has successfully served millions of clients coming from all parts of the globe to visit the splendor of the African nation of Morocco. It offers the wisest portfolio of tour and excursion packages that enable the visitors to delve deep into the social, economic and cultural ethos of Morocco.

Luxury travel goods recovered to a strong 13% current value growth in 2013, following the slowdown in 2012 amidst soft economic conditions. Consumers' increased appreciation of the finer qualities in life also raised their desire to travel in style, hence the willingness to invest in luxury travel goods. However, market size of luxury travel goods remained small as majority of consumers still perceived little need for them.

Total travel retail value sales reached CZK26.3 billion in 2012. The largest category in 2012 was travel retail package holidays with sales amounting to CZK12.1 billion. It remained the leading category despite only a slight decline in current value sales compared to 2011. In general terms, the stagnation in outgoing holiday tourism resulted from an economic situation which caused tourists to be more aware of their budgets. The participants in package holiday trips were usually people with personal income above average or best agers.

Hotels & Motels in Brazil industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the Brazil hotels & motels market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

U.S. private jet charter leader New Flight Charters this month celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary arranging and providing aircraft charters in the US and worldwide.

The performance of both hotels and other accommodation improved in 2012. Current value sales posted by hotels rose by 1% in 2012 and by other accommodation by 2%. Total travel accommodation saw retail value sales growth of 1% in 2012 and reached CZK36.5 billion. Revival of both incoming and domestic tourism volume numbers has been the most important factor impacting the category.

Hotels & Motels in Canada industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the Canada hotels & motels market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Global Hotels & Motels industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

VocalReferences, the product that makes capturing, displaying and sharing video, audio and text testimonials easy and powerful, has announced that the Android version of its popular iOS mobile app is now available in the Google Play Store.

Launched to take reservations for the 2014 ski holiday at the foot of the Grand Hirafu, http://www.KiNiseko.com is a luxurious prelude to the Japan ski holiday that lays ahead. Lauding the extensive amenities found at Hokkaido’s first eco-friendly ski resort such as ski valet, private onsens, and expansive Mt. Yotei views, the new site offers a way to redefine the Japanese ski experience and find out more about this exclusive Niseko accommodation. Reservations can also be made directly through the site http://www.kiniseko.com.

Matt Wright, host of Outback Wrangler on the National Geographic channel, partnered with Troy Thomas, owner of Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, to create Outback Floatplane Adventures. Outback Floatplanes differ from traditional aircraft in that they allow the craft to land on water, making them a great option for those wishing to explore new areas. Often referred to as seaplanes, the aircraft provides an opportunity for one to see Australia in a whole new way, and guests know they are sure to have an amazing day as Matt Wright has a hand in choosing the various tour options.

Dinner Club has just launched its restaurant, hotel site. The website has lots of features that visitors might find helpful in their decision for visiting the site. The website aims to help people find a place to eat and stay within their area without needing to do so many searches. It is especially useful for tourists who want to get acquainted with the possible restaurants where they can dine and hotels where they can stay before or during their trip. Dinner Club has launched a website that can make hotel and restaurant searches easier and more convenient for them.

On June 17, 2014 La Tropiqua will be opening its doors for the first time in Ottawa. La Tropiqua will offer a unique fusion of Café, Yoga Studio and Spa, in a single location and will be bringing an entirely new concept and level of relaxation to Ottawa.

Fenwick Island’s popular seafood restaurant, Ropewalk—A Fenwick Island Oyster House, celebrates its first anniversary on June 8th.

Hotels & Motels in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the Germany hotels & motels market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Hotels & Motels in France industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the France hotels & motels market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

BMI's Vietnam tourism report looks at a range of key indicators in this burgeoning Asia Pacific market. With domestic economic growth accelerating and the industry becoming increasingly accessible for foreign investors, the future is looking very positive for both inbound and outbound travel, as well as overall industry value, throughout our forecast period.

The share of trips of 0-3 days of number of trips in departures increased in 2012 to 49%. This increase was supported by the increasing accessibility of outbound destinations due to the activities of low cost carriers and the variety of last minute and "pre-season" holiday offers from travel retailers. In 2012 there was increased preference among Hungarian consumers to book outbound holidays well in advance in order to benefit from the discounts offered by low cost carriers and travel retailers. The trend of last minute purchases of outbound holiday packages continued to grow in 2012 due to the inability of many Hungarians to plan their trips in advance as a result of their strict employment conditions.

The number of visitors to tourist attractions in Hungary grew by 1% in 2012 while value sales of tourist attractions grew by 3% due to increases in the pricing of entry tickets and growth in the number of inbound visitors, which compensated for the decline in number of domestic visitors. The number of domestic visitors to tourist attractions declined in 2012 due to the limited budget among Hungarians for travelling as a result of which many domestic tourists opted to visit the capital city, Budapest, less often. This city is the most endowed city in Hungary with tourist attractions.