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Unions and New York Democrats move to hobble city's tourism
Leave it to unions and liberal politicians to suppress a good thing, in this case, New York City tourism. And then to replicate the errors. Although the 62 million tourists who visited New York City last year didn't quite beat the number of…
Cinque Terre's Path of Love reopens with charges to ease Insta-tourism
Stifling though the crowds of tourists can be at the height of summer, a hint of love is in the air across the five villages of Italy's Cinque Terre as a Ligurian riviera coastal path famed as a meeting point for courting couples reopens after an…
Opinion | Still some way to go as Hong Kong tourism recovers
Hong Kong visitor numbers may be up, but they are well below pre-pandemic levels with arrivals also spending fewer days in the city Hong Kong is steadily recovering from the darkest days of the coronavirus pandemic when tourism virtually dried up.
Europe's war on tourism spreads to Portugal and Switzerland
Europe's war on tourism has now spread to Portugal and Switzerland. In a Portuguese town that was once described by Lord Byron as a 'glorious Eden', locals are calling for 'guerrilla action' to be taken to combat the numbers of visitors. Meanwhile…
'Acts of hate' against tourists will not be tolerated, says Balearic tourism minister
“Acts of hate” towards tourists will not be tolerated, the Balearic Islands tourism minister has warned, as he urged holidaymakers to ignore the protests against them and continue to visit to the Spanish archipelago. About 20,000…
Anti-tourism fury floods Europe as locals vow 'guerrilla action
LOCALS in Europe are raging at tourists who they say are turning their homes into 'amusement parks'. The Portuguese town of Sintra has become a boiling point of fury where residents say 'guerrilla action is needed' to rid the area of holidaymakers.
Tourism boom may surpass 2018 levels, record arrival of 1,095,675 foreign tourists by July 15, 2024 - Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism and Lands
Tourism Revenue Hits USD 1.556 Billion from January to June 2024 — Deputy Director General of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. Rs. 735.56 Million Earned by June 2024 — Deputy Director (Planning) of the National Botanic Gardens…
Farmers furious over 'new' UK National Park plans after mass tourism fears
People living in Scotland have expressed their dismay after plans were announced for their area to become the UK's latest national park - and some farmers have been left furious. Galloway in southwestern Scotland on the border with England, was…
Abd Karim: Sarawak's strategy centres on establishing state as eco-tourism hub
MIRI (July 26): Sarawak's tourism strategy centres on establishing the state as a premier eco-tourism hub, according to Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said the strategy is meant to…
Russia's Tourism Uptick: New Skift Travel Health Index
Russia's recent gains are fueled by strategic marketing efforts and visa waivers. As the summer travel heats up, a surprising trend is emerging: Russia is experiencing a tourism uptick, according to the latest Skift Travel Health Index for June…
Ask Skift: What Impact Do the Olympics Have on Tourism?
Attending the Olympics is a bucket list item for many sports fans, but does the worldwide focus on host cities contribute to a long-term increase in visitor numbers? The Olympic Games cast an enormous spotlight on host cities, but that attention…
Sukma 2024: Miri ready to welcome visitors with blend of sports and tourism experience
KUALA LUMPUR (July 26): As the 2024 Malaysia Games (Sukma) approaches next month, Miri is ready to warmly welcome athletes, officials, and the public, offering a blend of sports and tourism experiences. Embodying the proverb “killing two…
South Korean resort island looks to become home to space industry
JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, July 26 (UPI) -- Late last year, South Korea launched a solid-fuel rocket from a floating barge a little more than 2 miles off the southern coast of Jeju, rattling windows on the resort island as it soared into space where…
Q&A: Inside Abu Dhabi's Newly Announced Tourism Strategy 2030
This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. Abu Dhabi's new tourism strategy aims high with targeted investments to boost visitor numbers and solidify its position as a top global travel destination. Abu Dhabi's…
UN Tourism Shines a Light on Investment Prospects in Zambia
This publication will lead to greater prosperity, job creation, community empowerment, and SME expansion in Zambia. It offers a comprehensive overview of Zambia's economic, political, and social landscape, highlighting the vast opportunities within…
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