[Post 1482] Why More Tourists May Not Be Enough For Asia And Europe's Tourism Businesses | CNA Correspondent

Summary

Tourism hotspots across Asia and Europe are benefiting from higher visitor numbers as conflict in the Middle East prompts travellers to steer clear of the region.

Malaysia, Hong Kong and Spain are among the destinations seeing stronger arrivals.

But tourism operators are wary of reading too much into the trend.

And beyond the headline figures, stubbornly high costs - including fuel prices - are threatening to blunt the benefits of the tourism boom.