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North Coast 500 visitors asked to sign responsible tourism pledge - BBC News
Visitors travelling the North Coast 500 have been asked to sign a pledge aimed at encouraging responsible behaviour. The tourist route was launched in 2015 and involves 516 miles of roads around the north Highlands. The initiative is promoted as…
Jersey and Guernsey tourism will 'go elsewhere', warns ferry boss - BBC News
Ferry firms and business groups have called for an 'immediate' decision on which company will run ferry operations in the Channel Islands from March. Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries, Jersey Chamber of Commerce and the Jersey Hospitality…
Whales 'relentlessly pestered': tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia
Lisette Muratore swam with humpback whales for the first time off the coast of Mo'orea, an island in French Polynesia, as part of a guided tour. She describes the experience as “overwhelming.” “You have a sudden realisation of…
Visitor pledge introduced for North Coast 500 to improve responsible tourism
It looks to address challenges facing local communities as a result of increased visitor numbers and is calling for visitors to commit to respectful and sustainable tourism during their visit. The initiative asks visitors to leave no trace by…
Swiss tourism sector can expect slight boost this winter
Swiss tourism is set to grow in the course of the 2024/25 winter season, with overnight stays set to increase by 0.8% to 18.1 million, according to projections published by Bak Economics on Monday. Visitors from neighbouring countries remain the…
Nature Positive Tourism Partnership heads to COP16 in Colombia
The Nature Positive Tourism Partnership (NPTP) addresses biodiversity loss, promoting sector-wide conservation initiatives and strategic government engagement to meet Global Biodiversity Framework targets. LONDON, UK – The Nature Positive…
Winners of the Tourism Innovation Awards 2024 announced
TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit recognizes solutions that improve the customer experience and drive smart tourism destinations. SEVILLA – TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit 2024 has once again hosted the Tourism Innovation Awards…
SL's niche tourism could suffer from an absence of Israeli tourists - Andre Fernando
While Israeli tourists represent a notable segment, they do not dominate Sri Lanka's overall tourist arrivals. However, their absence could still have a ripple effect on specific sectors, particularly in niche areas like adventure tourism…
Climate Change and Its Impact on Romanian Rural Tourism-A Review of Actionable Knowledge
Experiencing slower rhythms of life even for few days, connecting more directly to nature, enjoying simpler things or visiting new, less known locations are just some features sought by tourists when choosing rural tourism. At the same time…
Dissolution of tourism ministry: A setback for progress
The establishment of the Ministry of Tourism under the administration of President Bola Tinubu was initially received with great optimism by stakeholders in the hospitality and tourism sectors. It signified recognition at the highest levels of…
Predictions rank 2030's most competitive housing markets-only 1 state tops $1 million
Most modern Americans' expenses continue to surge, and U.S. housing costs are no exception. House prices spiked 48.55% over the past decade, climbing from an average of $173,000 to $257,000. If this trend continues, experts at RenoFi predict the…
Thailand and Malaysia's Cross-Border Tourism Initiative Hits the Road
While Thailand explores new tourism markets, it's keeping a strong focus on its Southeast Asian neighbors — welcoming tourists not only by air but by road, too. This cross-border tourism promotion between Thailand and Malaysia reflects a…
Haywood County encouraging tourism to help Helene recovery
Updated: 6:56 PM EDT Oct 28, 2024 Haywood County, North Carolina, encouraging tourism to help Helene recovery Updated: 6:56 PM EDT Oct 28, 2024 TIMING OF WHEN 80 COULD ARRIVE. RIGHT NOW IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, HAYWOOD COUNTY BUSINESSES AND…
South African Tourism seeks UK PR agency
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NC500 introduces plans to crack down on irresponsible tourism in Highlands
Best known as the NC500, the 516-mile loop in the Highlands has exploded in popularity in recent years, with growing concerns from local communities around the impact of “over-tourism”. Bosses from North Coast 500 Ltd, the body…
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