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Indonesia’s popular resort island of Bali has issued new warnings to travellers to explore the island’s cultural landscape with “confidence and grace” as it steps up a campaign to crack down on badly behaved guests. The tourism-dependent tropical destination’s beaches and lush rice fields attract millions of foreigners every year, but a rise in rule-breakers has led the local government to expel dozens of people last year for allegedly behaving in obscene ways or flouting local customs.To curb rowdy behaviour and make the trip an “unforgettable experience”, the tourism department is urging visitors to respect the culture of the Hindu-majority…
US News From the Associated Press Released June 11, 2024 at 9:32 pm Space tourists experience similar physical changes to astronauts who spend months in orbit, according to a new study published Tuesday. The researchers reported that these changes largely returned to normal once the amateurs returned to Earth. The study of the four space travelers is part of a series of studies looking at the health effects of space travel, all the way down to the molecular level. The researchers said the findings provide a clearer picture of how people who have not had years of astronaut training adapt…
Centuries later, the majestic mountain continues to captivate people, as Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai created his famous woodblock series “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji,” but now tourists are in record numbers, eager to commemorate their visit with carefully staged photographs.An unobstructed view of Mount Fuji is a rare treat. A property developer agreed this week to demolish a nearly completed apartment building in western Tokyo because it blocked residents’ views of the mountain. Developer Sekisui House said it decided to demolish the 10-story building because it “did not fully consider the impact on the landscape.”The mountain’s popularity has also caused…
(From left) UWSP Chancellor Thomas Gibson, Tourism Secretary Ann Sayers, Gov. Tony Evers, Stevens Point Mayor Mike Witha and other guests tour Schmeeckle Preserve in Stevens Point. MWC Photo by Mike Leischner STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) — Governor Tony Evers and Tourism Secretary Ann Sayers hiked Schmeeckle Preserve in Stevens Point on Wednesday to celebrate a record year for tourist spending in the state.”Those numbers mean a lot to our community and our state,” he said.Governor Evers said he was especially impressed by the number of hotel nights, noting that overnight visitors are spending about three times as much as…
It isn’t easy to put together a list of the best places to visit in Florida because there are just too many. Of course, that’s not a bad problem to have if you’ve got a month to travel. But if you don’t have that much time then we’re here to help you out. Florida was named by Spaniard Juan Ponce De Leon who discovered its Atlantic coast in the 16th century. He called it La Florida and claimed the state for Spain. The Spanish colonized the state until the 1800s when it was transferred to the U.S. Up next, we’ve…
There are many exciting and unique things to do in Ottawa that will easily make for an excellent vacation for couples and families alike. We have made it a go-to destination for such a long time; it is almost like a second home. We think that Ottawa is definitely underrated when it comes to a place to take a Canadian vacation. It was actually the first vacation I took with my family many years ago, and we have continued to return year after year. When people think of visiting Ottawa, a trip to the Parliament buildings and skating on the Rideau…
MADRID (Reuters) – A booming tourism industry will help Spain’s overall economic growth rise to 2.3 percent in 2024, well ahead of the European Union, the Bank of Spain said on Tuesday.In updating its quarterly outlook, the central bank raised its growth forecast from 1.9% three months ago. Spain’s economy expanded 2.5% last year.”The positive surprise in tourism activity was mainly due to a pick-up in tourism service exports,” the report said, adding that more foreign tourists were visiting more parts of the country and spending more money.The bank said better-than-expected first-quarter growth of 0.7 percent also had a positive…
Key highlights: Occupancy rates in the first quarter of 2024 increased on average by more than four points year-on-year, with a strong performance during Nice Carnival, which reached a record high of 230,000 spectators and generated economic benefits of more than €35 million. Forecasts for the second quarter of 2024 are optimistic, with average booking rates for April, May and June exceeding expectations and the previous year’s performance. The start of 2024 reflects not only the enduring appeal of the Nice Côte d’Azur region, but also the effectiveness of the strategies put in place to promote the destination outside of…
Qatar’s tourism sector records over 2 million visitors in first four months of 2024In a bid to boost the tourism sector and attract visitors, Qatar Tourism has launched its Eid Al Adha and Summer Tourism Guide, outlining the events, activities and offers that Qatar will host from June to August. Qatar Tourism said in a recent statement that the tourism guide includes Eid Al Adha activities, outdoor experiences, beach destinations, luxury holidays and indoor theme parks, catering to a wide audience across different interests and age groups. Commenting on the launch of the guide, Sheikha Noor Abdullah Al Thani, Head…
Fuengirola City Hall has published a Tourism Accessibility Guide, prepared by Ilunion Accessibility, which includes a list of hotels in the city with optimal conditions for welcoming people with reduced mobility. The event took place as part of a training session on inclusive and accessible tourism, held at the city’s Ilunion Hotel, during which Mayor Ana Mura awarded badges to each hotel for their commitment to the accessibility of their destination and their consideration for members of the public with accessibility requirements. “We embarked on an ambitious project to diagnose the town and develop a strategic plan for accessible tourism…