Do you think "suicide tourism" a good market to attract for Thai tourism? If we want to target this market, what do we need to prepare?

Switzerland's 'suicide tourism' doubles

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• "Suicide tourism" describes the act of traveling to another country for assisted suicide
• Between 2008 and 2012, 611 people went to Switzerland to commit suicide
• More than half of these were women, many had neurological disorders

(CNN) -- The law on assisted suicide in Switzerland isn't clear, according to a paper published in the journal Law, Ethics and Medicine this week. That's why, the authors say, people from other countries are traveling to the state of Zurich for the "sole purpose of committing suicide."

 

What special characteristics of tourism and hospitality products you have seen in this news? Do you think what behavioristic implications that the hotel used in designing their services to guests?

Courtyard Denver Airport Flies High With Service And Amenities, Top Travel Website Says
TripAdvisor honors hotel near Denver airport with 2014 Certificate of Excellence award

DENVER, Aug. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The Courtyard Denver Airport is flying high after being awarded a prestigious honor from the world's largest travel website.

The hotel near Denver International Airport (DEN) has received a 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor for maintaining an overall rating of four or higher on a scale of five as ranked by travelers. The number of reviews received in the last 12 months also played a factor in presenting the award, now in its fourth year. TripAdvisor sees more than 50 million unique monthly visitors and sports more than 60 million reviews and opinions on businesses related to the tourism industry. Taking into account outstanding customer reviews and other information, TripAdvisor selects Excellence winners using a proprietary algorithm to determine the top businesses worldwide.

Guests praised the hotel near downtown Denver for the service, overall atmosphere and meals at The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect. Flight attendant dmhair of Fairfield, CT, thanked the employees "who made my first stay here pleasant, warm and welcoming." Guest Vincent N of Toronto is a "huge fan of the Courtyard chain" and said the rooms were "clean, tidy and pleasant." Vincent also said the hotel was "almost home away from home." Guest MrsSprinkle enjoyed the fresh salmon and the Maryland crab cakes at the hotel's casual, café-style eatery, saying "having just spent 3 weeks eating in fine restaurants … we were stunned to find that the best meal we had was here at The Bistro!" Guest Gloria C from Massachusetts agreed about the great crab cakes, saying "who would expect to find a truly Chesapeake Bay crab cake in Colorado?"

Comments like these put a smile on the face of Michael Wilke, general manager of the Courtyard Denver Airport.

"We are extremely pleased that guests of our hotel had very good interactions with the staff, liked the rooms and enjoyed their experience at The Bistro," Wilke said. "We constantly strive to exceed expectations and remain dedicated to offering the highest level of service. We work hard to be the best and we very much appreciate our guests for taking the time to offer their support and positive feedback."

Guests of the one of the premier of the hotels near DEN will love the luxury bedding in their rooms and will get a sound night's sleep on thick mattresses topped with crisp linens, custom comforters and ample fluffy pillows. Visitors can stay connected by using complimentary high-speed Internet access.

Other amenities at the Denver hotel include a fitness center for a quick workout and an indoor pool that is great for everything from a refreshing dip to a lengthy, invigorating swim. A complimentary shuttle whisks customers to the Denver airport 24 hours a day.

Besides its popular crab cakes, The Bistro offers Starbucks drinks in the morning alongside breakfast favorites such as eggs and french toast. In the evening, guests can choose among seasonal fare as well as sandwiches, soups and burgers. Adults can also select a cocktail or a glass of domestic or imported beer or wine to wash it all down.

About the Courtyard Denver Airport

The Courtyard Denver Airport at 6091 Tower Road in Denver, CO, is less than 30 minutes from downtown, Buckley Air Force Base, Coors Field, Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Aurora and Brighton. A 24-hour complimentary shuttle to nearby Denver International Airport (DEN) is available. The hotel features 196 rooms and six suites on eight floors as well as five meeting rooms with 2,855 square feet of flexible meeting space. The new lobby boasts The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect. Other amenities include complimentary high-speed Internet access, a fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool. For more information on the hotel, visit www.marriott.com/DENAP or call 1-303-371-0300.

About Courtyard by Marriott

Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests' needs for choice and control. With more than 900 locations in 37 countries, Courtyard is Marriott's largest brand. All Courtyard by Marriott hotels participate in the award-winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For reservations, go to www.courtyard.com or contact a travel professional.


Source: http://news360.com/article/253885794#

Do you think why Chinese expand the visa free scheme? What tourist behavior did this policy target at?

China plans to expand visa-free scheme
Xinhua, August 21, 2014
China may expand its 72-hour visa-free policy for foreigners in a bid to boost the country's tourism.

Chinese authorities are mulling over measures to expedite visa processing and will gradually optimize visa-free stays for international transit passengers, the State Council, China's cabinet, said in a guideline published Thursday.

The policy is already in place for foreign visitors to cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming, Chengdu, Chongqing, Shenyang, Dalian, Guilin and Xi'an.

China hopes expanding the program will help bolster tourism to and from Asia, central and eastern Europe and Africa.

The State Council said it also aims to make it easier for foreign-funded travel agencies to get business certificates from local tourism authorities.

Chinese travelling abroad are among the fastest growing tourism population due to steadily increasing incomes. This has resulted in a huge spending deficit with foreign tourists coming to China. According to China Tourism Academy the gap in money spent by Chinese tourists overseas versus foreign tourist spending in China is estimated around 100 billion U.S. dollars.

The preferential policies laid down in the guideline are expected to lure more foreign tourists to China.



Source: http://news360.com/article/253890513#

Greeting Message for Students of Class 1/2557

Dear Students,
Welcome to The course TRM319 Tourist Behavior. This blog is actually for you to communicate with me and with each other. From this week on, I will post news with questions on top of the posts. You should come in and answer questions on a weekly basis. Note that our medium of communication in this weblog her is English. Try to make it correct but simple. Thank you in advance for your participation.