The high life

Article Abstract:

The Hill Club in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, was created in the 19th century as a planters' club. It still bears many signs of its colonial past, including having a strict dress code and allowing women only in the billiard room. Its membership fell to very low levels in the late 1960s following the departure of many British expatriates, and this finally forced the club to begin admitting Sri Lankan members and taking in tourists to raise funds. The membership committee operates to strict guidelines, and applications from politicians are rejected.

Social aspects, Sri Lanka, Clubs, Clubs (Associations)

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Asian crisis batters Australian tourism

Article Abstract:

Australian tourism has suffered significantly from the 1997 Asian economic crisis. Tour operators face decreased sales and increased unemployment for the remainder of 1998. Tourism Council Australia surveyed 100 industry chief executives and believes the adverse effects are stronger for airlines, the accommodation industry, and inbound tour operators.

Australia, Economic aspects, Travel industry

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Australian night tour lets sleeping birds lie

Article Abstract:

A writer recounts how she and several others went on a night tour of the Australia's tropical northern Queensland rainforest of Dunk Island. Walking quietly in the darkness with only a single flashlight to help guide their way, the party had the rare opportunity to view Australia's spectacular wildlife from a different perspective.

Description and travel, Dunk Island

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