Top 5 Airports In The World 2013 - The World's Top 5 Busiest Airports.

Top 5 Airports In The World.

  There are thousands of airports spread across different countries around the world but not all of them are         recognized with Global ranking as only those airports that receive the highest traffic in strategically important countries with high relevance to worldwide events and economic activities. 

  Today we are going to take a look at the ranking of the Top 5 airports in the world based on the number of flights they host and the traffic they receive i,e ( number if people taking off from or landing in the airport). So here is a list of the Top 5 airports in the world.

1. Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Atlanta, Georgia.

Hartsfield–Jackson Airport has earned the title of one of the most prestigious airports in the world. Probability is that you or someone from your family has passed through Hartsfield–Jackson, as it is the largest connections hub in North America.

Hartsfield–Jackson is the hub airport for Delta Airlines, AirTran Airways and several smaller       airlines. Delta Airlines represents a huge part of Hartsfield–Jackson`s business as it flies nearly 60% of all ATL passengers. 

This airport is truly the definition of a world class airport, as it has held the number one spot as the worlds busiest airport for over a decade now. The people of Atlanta should be very proud of their airport, as it is considered a model for many airports around the world including some of the largest ones like Heathrow and Beijing Capital International Airport.

2. Beijing Capital International Airport, China.

3. Heathrow International Airport, London.

Heathrow ranks among the top 3 busiest airports in the world with an impressive 70,037,417 passengers per year. Heathrow Airport is the hub for one of the worlds largest and most influential airlines: British Airways. 

Heathrow ranks number one for amounts of international passengers that pass through per year. The future looks bright for Heathrow Airport, as there are plans for even further expansion, by adding a third runway near the north end of the airport, which will significantly increase the amounts of passengers that travel trough Heathrow. Also there are proposed new features including a much needed rail link between Heathrow and Gatwick Airport (the other huge airport near city of London).

4. O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois.

O'Hare International Airport has been a very important strategic partner for several of the biggest airlines in the USA. O'Hare is the home of the second to largest United Airlines hub, as nearly 50% of all O'Hare International passengers travel with United. O'Hare has also partnered up with American Airlines, as currently O'Hare International is the second largest hub for American Airlines and it plays a huge role in AA's Midwest business. In 2012 nearly 66,633,503 passengers passed through O'Hare International making it the fifth busiest airport in the world. O'Hare International has been always considered one of the best airports in the USA, as it has won numerous awards for excellence from US travelers.

With such great reputation and implacable service, O'Hare International is one of the most recognized names in the airline business, as it continues to grow and build upon the already great image it has in the world of traveling .


5. Tokyo International Airport, Haneda Airport.

 In 2012 there were 66,795,178 people that passed through Haneda Airport, as it continuously expands and every year it sees growth in passenger traffic. The Tokyo International Airport used to handle mostly domestic airline traffic, however recently the Japanese transportation authority has opened an international terminal, has increased passenger numbers tremendous. 

As it stands Haneda Airport is able to handle more than 90,000,000 passengers per year, however the airport is still looking to acquire contracts with more international airline companies in order to fulfill Haneda`s potential. 

Haneda Airport is the hub for Japans two biggest airlines: Japan Airlines and Nippon Airways, as well as various low cost airlines. Tokyo International Airport is a top notch world class airport as it is widely recognized as one of the most punctual airports around the world.

Top 5 Airports In The U.S 2013- The Busiest Airports In The U.S.

The main determinant used in the ranking of airports is the amount of daily traffic they get i.e ( the number of people passing through the airport, either coming in or leaving). Within the U.S there are so many airports are very busy with huge number of air travellers either coming into the U.S or leaving the U.S. This is so because of the vital role the U.S plays in international business, tourism and relationships between other countries of the world.

Airports in the U.S rank among the busiest in the world. More than 5 of the top 10 busiest airports in the world are in the U.S. Today we are going to look at the top 5 airports in the U.S and some facts about each of them.


1. Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport, Atlanta, Georgia (ATL)

The Hartsfield Jackson airport occupies 4700 acres of land. In 2012 it hosted over 1 million flights and was ranked as the busiest airport in the whole world. The airport is also the largest employer in the state of Geogia.. It has been topping the list of top airports since 1998.


2. O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois (ORD).

The O'Hare airport holds the number 2 spot in the U.S and occupies about 7,000 acres of land. It also recorded a highly impressive number of flights in 2012 (just under 1 million flights). O'Hare airport is undergoing a cutting-edge vegetated roof program which involves planting vegetation on some parts of the roof to reduce environmental impact.


3. Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, Texas (DFW).

The Dallas airport is situated on a sprawling complex and occupies 17,000 acres of land. It recorded about 750,000 flights in 2012 and is the U.S.A's number 3 airport.

4. Denver International Airport, Colorado.

The Denver Airport is the largest airport in terms of acreage, the airport complex occupies 32,920 acres of land. In 2012 alone it hosted about 709,000 flights.


5. Los Angeles International Airport, California (LAX).

Los Angeles Airport has gained so much popularity over the years because it is regularly featured in movies and because of that it plays host to so many paparazi celebrities. It is also one of the oldest airports in the U.S which was built in the early 1920's but officially became an international airport in 1928. It hosted over 697,000 flights in 2012, so that makes it the 5th on the list of busiest airports in the U.S.

Top 5 African Resorts 2013 - Best Places In Africa For Relaxation And Holidays

When discussing Tourism, Relaxation and Holidays, Africa is surely a destination to reckon with. Africa is known for its hospitable environment and numerous resorts for relaxation and recreation. Its one of the few continents endowed with such natural habitats that still exist today because of its enormous and several untapped natural  and environmental resources.

Such places in the African continent exist in form of parks, reserves, camps and resorts usually built around top class luxurious hotels, famous rocks or other natural geographic and environmental endowments. Most of these resorts are located in top countries in Africa that are noted for their immense tourism potentials such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Botswana, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia.

Today i'm going to list the Top 10 African Resorts for Holidays, Relaxation and Recreation to help you make the right choice if you're thinking of a holiday in Africa anytime soon.


1. Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, South Africa.

Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, South Africa.

2. Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp, Tanzania.

3. Singita Sabi Sand, South Africa.

4. Lion Sands, South Africa.

5. Mombo and Little Mombo Camps, Botswana.

Top 10 Tourist Attractions In The World 2013 - Tourist Sites Highest Number Of Annual Visitors.

There are many major tourist attractions in the world that are incredibly famous and receive tons of visitors annually. Today we'll look at list the top 10 tourist attractions in the world according to their annual visits. 

Tourist attractions are unique, symbolic and famous sites or destinations that attract tourists or other kinds of people from different places who are interested in having fun by exploring major famous cities and destinations known for such attractions. 

Tourist attractions could be art works, such as sculptural works, architectural designs, attractive locations or natural geographical settings. 

The pictures below are pictures of the latest top 10 tourist attractions in the world based on the number of annual visitors they received in the previous year.

1. Times Square, New York City.

Times Square, New York.

Annual visitors: 39,200,000

Source: The Times Square Alliance

2. Central Park, New York City.

Annual visitors: 38,000,000

Source: Central Park Conservancy

3. Union Station, Washington, D.C

Annual visitors: 37,000,000

Source: Union Station

4. Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas

Annual visitors: 29,467,000

Source: Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

5. Niagra Falls, New York and Ontario

Annual visitors: 22,500,000

Source: Niagra Tourism and Convention Corps

6. Grand Central Terminal, New York City

Annual visitors: 21,600,000

Source: Grand Central Terminal

7. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston

Annual visitors: 18, 000, 000

Source: Faneuil Hall Marketplace

8. Disney World's Magic Kingdom

Annual visitors: 16,972,000

Source: TEA/AECOM Global Attractions Attendance Report

9. Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA

   Annual visitors: 15,980,000

   Source: TEA/AECOM Global Attractions Attendance Report        

10. Grand Bazaar, Istanbul 

  

Annual visitors: 15,000,000

Source: Turkish Ministry Of Tourism.