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Economic recession in Bhutan? Your thoughts

1 January, 2009

ABTO announcement:
All of you must be aware and must have already had an impact on arrivals of tourists for 2009 due to the current ongoing global economic recession; UNWTO has already predicted that the current troubled economic scenario is expected to continue into 2009 with the Asia and the Pacific region getting affected the most.

Economic crisis in the Last Shangri-La?

27 December, 2008

These are not just financial “hard times” but instead a worldwide Chernobyl-like financial meltdown, which is not trickling down but cascading down like a roaring river to Bhutan’s tourism industry.

Results of New Travel Survey

26 October, 2008

Below is a survey just taken at a travel show in Washington D.C. It is interesting to note: “The current economic climate will affect how and where these travelers will take their vacations. 76% of respondents are more likely to take less expensive vacations with 64% looking for better travel deals to help finance their [...]

Are you happy with ABTO

15 October, 2008

ABTO announcement:
Since the establishment of ABTO, it has been playing an important role in the Tourism Sector especially targeted towards providing relevant services to its members, the tour operators.

Wall Street Financial Crisis Could Dent Tourism in Bhutan

15 October, 2008

After seeing an increase in the number of tourist arrivals this year, Bhutanese tour operators now express concern that the recent Wall Street financial crisis could put a dent on the number of tourists in 2009.