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MADRID – Dozens of protesters occupied a beach on the island of Mallorca on Saturday in the latest demonstration to protest against overtourism that they say is driving up rents for residents and straining public services.Protesters gathered in the resort town of Colonia de Sant Jordi, east of the island’s capital, Palma de Mallorca.Campaign group Mallorca Beach Tours called on residents to take back their beaches from tourists, using the hashtag “Ocupem Les Nostres Platges”, which means ‘Occupy our beaches’ in Catalan.”We want all the people living near the beach to go swimming, repair the beach and enjoy it like…
He considers himself lucky to be a boat driver and pities the poor tourists who have to rent a car or find an elusive taxi. “Some days it takes an hour to go 10 kilometers. [about 6 miles]”In many towns traffic can only go one way, so everyone has to wait,” he said. I can’t live with them or without themItaly is caught in an enviable trap: it cannot survive without tourists, yet it is struggling to cope with the influx, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. 60 million tourists flocked to Italy last year, pumping huge amounts of money into…
Elizabeth Sanchez and her family live in Rappahannock County but have been visiting the Waynesboro area frequently over the past few months.The Sanchez family was among the participants in Waynesboro’s third annual Tour the Town event. Sponsored by Destination Downtown Waynesboro and the Waynesboro Economic Development and Tourism Bureau, the event offered $40 tickets good for merchandise, discounts and other perks at 22 participating businesses downtown, making it a worthwhile investment for attendees. “I’d like to get to know the town better,” said Sanchez, who said she has eaten at restaurants downtown on previous trips. Her family may eventually…
MANILA: New awards at this year’s Halal in Travel Global Summit are expected to encourage Philippine industry players to better cater to Muslim tourists and those from Middle Eastern countries, tourism officials said Saturday. The Philippines was recognized as an emerging non-Organization of Islamic Cooperation Muslim-friendly travel destination at the Mastercard CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index Summit held in Singapore on May 30. The index is an annual report that benchmarks destinations in the Muslim travel market. “Being recognized by the world’s leading halal travel authority is undoubtedly a great boon for the Philippines,” Tourism Undersecretary Mila Paz Abubakar told…
Fasten your seat belt. The number of tourists to Hawaii and their daily spending fell sharply in April, the most since the Aug. 8 Maui wildfire, a sign that even the peak summer season could be sluggish. Overall, “it’s been a milder-than-normal summer,” said Jeffrey Eslinger, senior director of market research for the Hawaii Tourism and Convention Authority. Eslinger said Oahu and Kauai, which saw the biggest declines in TravelClick’s report for the week ending May 19, will fare better than other states this summer. The report compares the total number of hotel room nights sold over the next 12…
“People in Hong Kong often talk about attracting quality tourists, but our mainland Chinese compatriots feel very uncomfortable,” Lau said.The report cited “negative public opinion” and anti-government protests in 2019 as reasons for fluctuations in the number of mainland Chinese tourists visiting the city over the past decade.”Social divisions, resentment and persistent stereotypes and discrimination against mainland Chinese make tourists feel uncomfortable and are targets for locals’ anger,” Lau said.”This will affect their experience and impression of Hong Kong.”The report stressed that China is promoting domestic tourism development and striving to become a major global tourist destination.He added that tourism…
Ethnic Russian residents perform a folk dance on Liuxing Street in Yining city, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)URUMQI, June 1 (Xinhua) — Strolling along the historic Liuxing Street, tourists are greeted by the sweaty sounds of traditional folk songs, joyous dance performances by locals and the aroma of freshly baked bread.Located in Yining city, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, Liuxing Street features a unique hexagonal layout that was designed by German engineers and built in the mid-1930s.Over the past century, people of various ethnic…
Tourist numbers in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 20%. In June 2023, Mallorca attracted 1.67 million tourists, the third highest monthly number after July and August. Although the first three months of 2024 may not provide an accurate indicator, tourist numbers increased by 20% from January to March (April figures will be released shortly). It is doubtful whether this growth rate will be maintained in June, but if it is, the 2 million target will be reached. For all the talk of tourist saturation, there is one type of visitor the island is happy to lose: Spanish students…
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveler (UK).A record number of tourists are expected to visit Europe this summer. According to the European Travel Commission, in the first three months of 2024, international arrivals have already increased by 7.2% compared to pre-pandemic figures in 2019, with 120 million international tourists visiting the region in that period. While this is welcome news for the tourism industry, some challenges remain for visitors, especially during the busy peak summer season, with flight delays, high temperatures, new laws and large events all likely to affect travel. Here’s what you need to know to…
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced an impressive speaker lineup for its upcoming Caribbean Week in New York in 2024. This year’s event will feature a diverse range of leaders, including Caribbean Vice-Prime Ministers, a major airline executive, a renowned music producer, world-class Caribbean communications experts and cutting-edge data engineers at the forefront of artificial intelligence development. Rosa Harris, CTO board chair and Caribbean Week spokesperson, noted strong interest from speakers and panelists. Confirmed speakers include I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism of the Bahamas, Jose Fraig, American Airlines vice president of international operations, music…