Transforming the region with a raft of meetings and conference initiatives, the bahrain exhibition and conference authority has led the way in bahrain being named Best MICE Destination in the Middle East, 2011

It may not instantly spring to mind as a thriving business and cultural destination, but recent reforms are opening the country’s many hidden gems as never before. Zimbabwe has been named Best Destination for Cultural Tourism in Africa, 2011

A Scandinavian crime fiction wave is infiltrating the tourist trade of Sweden, as fans of the Millennium trilogy and the Wallander series descend on Swedish cities to immerse themselves in the mystery and intrigue that define the books

From magic boxes to Jimi Hendrix folklore and magically appearing restaurants, Maggie O’Sullivan travels to MOROCCO’S atlantic coast, where riding a camel is practically the law

Despite being a strong performer in education and science, Israel’s political deadlock continues to stifle international business relations. Jenny Skidalski asks if medical research can heal the international community’s relationship with the Holy Land

With eco-tourism in vogue as never before, Miriam Willis asks if our love affair with the ski slopes can ever yield a sustainable future

We may be a few years away from fully-fledged space tourism, but that doesn’t mean you can’t brush up on those space-walking skills now. Welcome aboard a unique trip to the heart of the Russian international space programme.

Blissfully situated around the Mediterranean and central Europe, a business trip to Croatia is fraught with distractions from the office: here are the top five

Despite the fact that the Slovak Republic has only existed in its current state of independence since 1993, when the dissolution of Czechoslovakia was finalised. It would be a mistake to dismiss Slovakia as a ‘young nation’; its 20 years of independence belie a vast 1,500- year history

In a lagoon in the Maldives, Tim Ecott finds calm and tranquillity alongside manta rays, the mysterious gentle giants of the ocean.

Australia has done an excellent job of nurturing a reputation for outdoors activities and spectacular scenery, but with more business travellers washing up on its sunny shores, Business destinations examines what can be found there – and how to get a good deal.

With a booming economy, India is more frequently on the radar as a business destination than ever, but what can visitors expect from this vast and varied expanse? Will Owen gets acquainted with a few of the country’s many faces