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Greece needs to reduce overexploitation and protect water resources and coastal areas if it wants to maintain a healthy tourism industry on its mountainous mainland and coastal islands, the Greek ombudsman said in a report Thursday. Attracted by ancient ruins, the turquoise Mediterranean and consistently sunny weather, Greece is expected to attract around 33 million visitors in 2023, 5 million more than the previous year. But in a report published on Thursday, the ombudsman warned of growing environmental risks and called for urgent reforms. “Our economy is highly dependent on tourism, making it even more necessary to manage it in…
In a nutshell, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has confirmed that it will not open an investigation into three Tourism Australia employees who were fired for billing the agency for personal travel expenses. The NACC informed Tourism Australia that it would not be investigating just hours after the agency’s CEO refused to answer questions about the affair before the Senate Budget Committee. What’s next? The Federal Opposition is demanding that Tourism Australia be forthright in revealing details of the affair now that the looming NACC investigation has removed it from confidentiality obligations.The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has informed Tourism Australia…
Mastercard and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism announced the reopening of Priceless Beijing during a ceremony at the Zhengyi Temple Peking Opera House.Priceless Beijing is an extension of Mastercard’s global Priceless platform, giving cardholders around the world access to hundreds of dynamically curated experiences in more than 30 destinations. With this relaunch, visitors to Beijing can enjoy Priceless experiences at the iconic Great Wall, Peking Opera, China’s first Michelin Green Star and Three-Michelin Star vegetarian restaurant, King’s Joy, and more.”Connecting people to their passions, purpose and each other is Mastercard’s focus, and nothing connects cultures more powerfully…
An American tourist was killed and his wife seriously injured Tuesday while relaxing in a hot tub at a private Mexican resort, after authorities said they likely received electrocution from faulty equipment. The Sonora State Prosecutor’s Office said a 43-year-old man, identified only as Jorge G., of El Paso, Texas, died at about 10 p.m. at the Sonoran Sea Resort in Puerto Peñasco, and Lizette Z. suffered serious, life-threatening injuries, according to KTSM. Lizette Z. has been flown to the United States and is in critical condition, the station reported. A Texas man has died after being electrocuted, according to…
B&Bs in Xijingyu Village, Jizhou District, Tianjin, are attracting tourists. (Photo courtesy of China Daily) The 21st Huangya Pass Great Wall Marathon kicked off in Jizhou District, a mountainous area of Tianjin, on May 18, attracting 3,000 runners from about 20 countries. The event brought significant business to the area, especially for those providing accommodation. “Some of the participants have been taking part in the contest for more than 10 years and have already booked numerous bed and breakfasts to enjoy the district’s mountain scenery,” a district spokesman said. Statistics show that over 300 boutique homestays have been established in…
The deal comes amid tensions between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who last February wrested control of the local tourist district from Disney, which had previously controlled its own development with little government oversight. The legal battle between Disney and the DeSantis administration began in 2022 but ended in March of this year when the parties agreed to a settlement. “We’ve all been waiting for this day,” Trustee Brian Aunst said before the vote. “Walt Disney World is inextricably intertwined with the social fabric of Central Florida.” After the vote, board member Charbel Barakat thanked DeSantis for his leadership,…
The Ministry of Reconstruction of Ukraine and MasterCard have partnered to promote Ukrainian regions as domestic and international tourist destinations.”Restoring tourism is an essential part of the country’s economic recovery – to increase tax revenues and strengthen the overall brand of Ukraine. Today we need to work on developing a comprehensive and accessible tourist infrastructure, promoting domestic tourism for Ukrainian consumers and creating conditions for legal employment in the tourism sector,” said Serhiy Derkach, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister for Community, Territorial and Infrastructure Development.”Through our collaboration with MasterCard, we will focus on analysis and research into the Ukrainian tourism industry, which…
In the famous words of Nicki Minaj, “Let’s go to the beach-each. Let’s go get a wave.” Updated on June 12, 2024 at 6:35 PMTown Lake in downtown Austin, Texas. | metschan/Getty We love Houston, we really do. We love it for its impressive food and bar scene, its patio and rooftop life, and, yes, even for its absolute bonkers weather because that means pool season can pretty much be a year-round thing if you want it enough. All of this to say, that doesn’t mean we don’t like to get away every now and then. So we’ve put together…
A variety of categories are recognized, including leadership, teamwork, service and dedication. PASO ROBLES — Travel Paso announced the winners of its first-ever Travel Paso Hospitality & Tourism Awards last week during California Tourism Month, coinciding with the state’s Visit California initiative honoring the impact tourism has on the state’s economy. Alongside National Travel & Tourism Week, the new local Travel Paso initiative recognizes local businesses and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership that has had a significant impact on Paso Robles as a tourism destination. The various categories that will be recognized include leadership, teamwork, service and dedication. “Our…
It’s been another record year for tourism in Manitowoc County.The county generated $226 million in economic impact, well above the record-breaking $216 million generated in 2022, according to a release from the Manitowoc Tourism Bureau.Manitowoc Tourism Director Courtney Hansen said the $226 million raised shows Manitowoc’s tourism industry is thriving and continues to grow.”At this point, we are well above our economic impact numbers from tourism pre-COVID pandemic, clearly demonstrating that what we are doing to grow our tourism assets in Manitowoc is working,” Hansen said.Hansen continues to say people are coming to Manitowoc County for outdoor recreation, which has…