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China island row takes bite out of Japan tourism
AFP Relax News, Published on 06/12/2012
» The sound of Mandarin-speaking tourists and the cash tills they set ringing have become rare in Tokyo's upmarket Ginza district, retailers say, since a flare-up in an island row between China and Japan.
Earthlings head to nearest bunker, or bar, at 'world's end'
AFP Relax News, Published on 20/12/2012
» Diehard doomsayers will be scurrying to the nearest shelter in fear of a Mayan prophecy of the world's end Friday, but many more from Delhi to Sydney will ring in the date by partying like there's no tomorrow.
Mayan temple damaged in tourist 'apocalypse' frenzy
AFP Relax News, Published on 24/12/2012
» Tourists flocking to Guatemala for "end of the world" parties have damaged an ancient stone temple at Tikal, the largest archeological site and urban center of the Mayan civilization.
705 million tourists throughout the world since start of 2012
AFP Relax News, Published on 06/11/2012
» Traveler numbers increased by 4 percent year on year between January and August, according to official figures released by the WTO (World Tourism Organization) on Monday, November 5.
Spain to give permanent residency to foreign home buyers
AFP Relax News, Published on 21/11/2012
» In an attempt to promote a stagnant housing sector, foreigners who buy a house in Spain could be offered residency permits.
Football Euro 2012 legacy: Polish growth
AFP Relax News, Published on 27/11/2012
» Poland got such a boost from hosting the 2012 European football championships that many here think the country should replace Barcelona as the benchmark for benefits of sports competitions.