The end of health restrictions linked to Covid-19 led to an explosion in the global tourist flow, completely overloading certain tourist spots. More and more tourists want to leave their countries to discover the world. Many countries are so busy with visitors that some places are overcrowded with visitors. Governments and local authorities seek to […]
Tourism
Paris to Fight Airbnb Through Quotas
In certain Paris districts, increasing the number of rental holiday homes will now be prohibited. The aim is to fight Airbnb. Last week, the City of Paris announced that it would ban new furnished tourist accommodation from professional rental companies in areas of tourist concentration to protect permanent residents from the explosion of Airbnb-type rentals. […]
Thailand Welcomes More Chinese Tourists
According to data from the Kasikorn Research Center, as of April 30, Thailand welcomed more than 737,000 Chinese tourists in 2023, 30 times more than the same period last year. The Grand Palace and Bangkok’s high-end shopping malls, like the resort town of Pattaya are once again booming with Chinese tourists flocking to Thailand during […]
Quebec: New Investments to Support Tourism
Quebec will invest an additional $214 million to support tourism industry and its growth in 2023, announced the Minister of Tourism, Caroline Proulx. Of this amount, $210 million will be distributed over three years to continue the development of various tourist attractions in Quebec. This includes renewing the Support Program for the Development of Tourist […]
The public transport in EU is too expensive
Greenpeace, an environmental protection organization, has criticized the cost of public transportation in many European countries, stating that it is too expensive to convince people to switch from using cars. Germany landed in fourth place in a country ranking drawn up by the organization itself, mainly due to the recently introduced Deutschlandticket for 49 euros […]
Inbound tourism revenue in Latvia climbed
According to information from Latvia’s Central Statistical Bureau, inbound tourism revenue climbed by 62.5% last year over 2021, totaling €1.035 million. 1.1 million foreign travelers were registered in Latvian accommodation facilities in 2022, which is 2.6 times more than in 2021. Lithuania, Estonia, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the United Kingdom were among Latvia’s major […]
Turkish Cruise Tourism Expecting an Increase
The resumption of cruise tourism in Turkey after the pandemic has caught experts’ attention. The total number of cruise passengers, including those in transit, increased by 14 times in the first quarter of the year compared to last year. The sector representatives noted that the summer period of 2023 and 2024 will be the year […]
Traditional Japanese houses should attract foreign tourists
Airbnb Japan wants to attract more foreign tourists by offering an old, traditional Japanese house, “kominka”. It is usually located in the middle of nowhere. Most ancient houses require renovation and can be rented relatively cheaply. As a result, there is a growing interest in the tourism industry to buy these houses and offer them […]
Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji Launches Soil Regenerative Plan
Interactive “Soil School” introduces guests to farming techniques preserving soil biology, environment, and whole food with global impacts. With thousands of years acting as protective stewards of the land, the Fijian people know the importance of wise management of the local natural resources. This is a directive followed daily, not just on Earth Day each […]
Bartlett to Participate in Caribbean Travel Marketplace Trade Show
Jamaica Tourism Minister will continue his push for the introduction of a multi-destination tourism framework within the region. The Hon. Edmund Bartlett is heading to Barbados for the annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace trade show. The highly anticipated event runs from May 9 to May 11, 2023. Minister Bartlett has […]