Barbados, due to Cricket world Cup 2007, saw an exceptional rise in tourist inflow and tourists from world over flock to the island to be a part of the event.

Tourism industry in China is booming as the country has emerged as one of the most sought-after tourism destinations and is attracting huge foreign investment.

The Indian retail and real estate industries have been growing phenomenally over the last few years. Thanks to booming Indian economy, both the industries are growing astronomically.

Despite the downfall in housing industry and rise in the interest rates, the UK retail sales witnessed significant rise in November 2007, thanks to the then impending festive season.

Tourism, the biggest source of foreign exchange, picked up the growth momentum in Malaysia in the last few years. The Malaysian government has played an important role to promoting the industry.