" In 1981, the International Association of Scientific Experts in Tourism defined tourism in terms of particular activities selected by choice and undertaken outside the home.

Tourism has supplanted this to a certain extent with a modern marina providing support for river cruisers and watersports facilities and the town is an important angling centre, with particular attraction for pike anglers.

Tourism is also an important industry and the Annapolis Valley is known for its scenic farmland, although today some is threatened with suburban development in the eastern end, and a great deal has been abandoned.

Tourism in Chile has experienced sustained growth over the last decades.

Tourism has since become an important sector of Cadillac's economy.

Tourism has become one of Ghana's largest foreign income earners ( ranking third in 1997 ), and the Ghanaian Government has placed great emphasis upon further tourism support and development.

Tourism has been limited by the short summers and high costs: the only settlements in Greenland connected by road are Ivigtut and Grønnedal and Ivigtut has been abandonned since the 1980s.

Tourism in Haiti has suffered from the country's political upheaval.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization ( CTO ) has joined the Haitian government in an effort to restore the island's image as a tourist destination.

The Hong Kong Government has also set up the Hong Kong Tourism Board with offices in other countries and regions to promote tourism.

Tourism has become more important than agricultural exports as a source of foreign exchange.

Tourism has become more important than agricultural exports as a source of foreign exchange.

Tourism has represented a new growth industry in Peru since the early 1990s, with the government and private sector dedicating considerable energies to boosting the country's tourist destinations both to Peruvians and foreigners.

Tourism has recognized that many visitors are specifically attracted by recreational offerings.

Tourism has grown to become a very important part of the economy.

The National Energy Commission has been assigned to the Ministry of Industry, Tourism And Trade.

Tourism has been increasing since 1978.

Tourism has become a popular global leisure activity.

The European Union Council on Tourism and Trade ( EUCTT ) has also awarded the nation as being " The Best Tourist Destination for 2012 ".

Tourism has been a major sector of Venetian industry since the 18th century, when it was a major center for the Grand Tour, with its beautiful cityscape, uniqueness, and rich musical and artistic cultural heritage.

Tourism has become a more important part of the economy in recent years, coupled with attempts to establish the area as a retirement community.

which is home to the annual Bourbon Festival held each September, and has been called the " Bourbon Capital of the World " by the Bardstown Tourism Commission and the Kentucky Bourbon Festival organizers who have registered the phrase as a trademark.

Tourism has grown in recent years due to the city's proximity to popular destinations such as Erice, Segesta and the Egadi Islands.

Its tourism industry has seen considerable growth, with the state topping the National Tourism Awards in 2010-11.

Tourism, particularly in Lille at the apex of the London-Brussels-Paris railway lines, has grown considerably, to the extent that in 2004, 7 million passengers used the Eurostar, as well as 2 million vehicles on the Eurotunnel ( formerly Le Shuttle ).

Tourism in summer has grown with its winter counterpart.

Tourism has grown as a sector of the economy, especially in the city proper, and is now one of the most important, accounting for 21 of the gross product of the city.

Tourism has grown considerably in the past few decades.

Tourism has grown here since the arrival of the Zaglav community nearby.

Tourism Malaysia has grown by leaps and bounds with its focus on promoting Malaysia at the domestic and international levels.

Tourism in the region has grown in importance with the development of the International Airport.

Tourism has grown greatly in the last few years, relying on good hotels and restaurants.

Tourism began in the early 20th century, but has only grown to its present size since the mid-1970s.

* Roads In Japan, from Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ( MLIT )-English and Japanese website, link refers specifically to 5 PDF chapters-as well as a reference chapter-on road history, statistics, maps, construction and advanced road technologies in Japan ( graphics throughout, 41 total pages ).

Tourism grew steadily throughout the twentieth century, and Lindisfarne is now a popular place with visitors.

" The Japanese National Tourism Organization describes the slogan as " famous " and often quoted throughout the country.

The Culture and Tourism Minister added that 50 percent of the revenue would be generated from about 600 meetings, conventions and exhibitions that were expected to take place in various places throughout the country 2011.

Tourism is the current dominant economic sector throughout much the Lowcountry and hinges upon three major contributing factors: resort amenities, cultural sites, and natural features.

He is also very active in community affairs, having held executive positions throughout the years with such organizations as the Federation of Prince Edward Island Municipalities, the French Language School Board, the Wellington Boys & Girls Club and the Evangeline Tourism Association.

$ 12 million of the renovations were funded by the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority, a municipal corporation charged with funding renovations of Cactus League stadiums throughout Maricopa County.

In the fall of 1996 Andrew went back to Germany with Tom Jackson ’ s Indian Summer Festival sponsored by Canadian Tourism Commission and Tourism Canada where they did Concerts, Fashion shows, pow-wows and banquets for up to 500 people at each event in five different cities throughout Germany.