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Destinations suffering from overtourism are grounding ships carrying toxic gas and millions of passengers. advertisementMore than 20 million passengers take cruises each year. Before the pandemic, that number was even higher: about 30 million.Many European ports where these ships dock are reevaluating their presence as passenger numbers look set to once again exceed pre-pandemic numbers. Some are considering banning them altogether, citing environmental, social and economic concerns.The 218 cruise ships that sailed through Europe in 2022 emitted more than four times more sulfur oxides than all the continent’s cars, according to the Ministry of Transport and Environment. Last June, the…
An anti-tourism campaign in Mallorca is urging locals not to share the island’s beauty spots on social media in a bid to deter unruly visitors.A sticker with the tagline “Don’t tag this beach, you bastards!” They have been seen posted near beach entrances after Mallorcan news agency La Indis first launched the campaign last year.La Indis launched this campaign to stop local residents from tagging the locations of the island’s most beautiful spots on social media, offering users the ability to download designs containing the slogan for free in any format. offered the possibility.But this year, campaign groups upped the…
Nicola is one of the writers on Lonely Planet’s latest France guidebook. Here she shares ten incredible places to plan a French holiday. So belle is France, that where on earth do you start when it comes to planning a trip to Europe’s unapologetically gourmet, cultural and artistic titan? From vertiginous peaks and cut-throat valleys in the colossal French Alps and Pyrenees to sun-spangled blue vistas and chiseled cliffs along the country’s 4853km (3015 miles) of coastline, L’Hexagone (as the French call their hexagon-shaped land in western Europe) is bestowed with remarkable natural treasures. Pair this with a Herculean cache of human…
Adventure tourism is more than just a leisure activity. It’s a quest for exploration, adrenaline and unforgettable experiences. In recent years, the adventure tourism market has grown rapidly due to a desire for unique travel experiences and a growing appreciation for outdoor activities. This article delves into the vibrant landscape of Adventure Tourism and analyzes its current status, future growth prospects, key drivers, restraints, and key market players.Download the free Adventure Tourism Market sample report here: (Includes complete table of contents, list of tables and figures, and charts) https://www.acumenresearchandconsulting.com/request-sample/3600Current landscape:The adventure tourism market is experiencing remarkable growth due to changing…
Thierry Levenck/Moment Open/Getty Images The British county of Kent, pictured here at Broadstairs beach, is one of several places around the world considering a tourist tax. Editor’s note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. CNN features work from The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. Content is created exclusively by The Conversation. CNN — In April 2024, Venice will begin a controversial experiment to charge day-trippers 5 euros ($5.40) to visit the city on the busiest days of the year. But the lagoon city, which attracts 30…
“This time when I went to China I had something special – a visa-free passport,” Lucas Dekkers, a Belgian man in his 20s, wrote on Chinese video-sharing platform Douyin, along with a photo of himself waving the wine-red travel document.Since the beginning of this year, China has implemented a time-consuming and costly visa-exemption policy for many European ordinary passport holders, encouraging travelers from more than a dozen European countries to visit the Asian country.Moreover, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced last week during his first European visit in nearly five years that the country had decided to extend visa exemptions for…
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Home » Europe » Taylor Swift’s ERAS Tour Fueling Growth of European Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Boom Tuesday, May 14, 2024Reading time: 3 minutesThe Taylor Swift Erasu Tour is boosting Europe’s travel, tourism and hospitality industries with record-breaking performances, driving unstoppable growth and recovery.Taylor Swift’s Erasu Tour is not only a musical spectacle, but also a catalyst for the European travel, tourism and hospitality industry. The American singer-songwriter’s sixth concert tour, currently underway, consists of 152 shows across five continents. It kicked off in Glendale, Arizona on March 17, 2023 and is scheduled to end in Vancouver, Canada on December…
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is this summer’s travel hotspot, according to TripAdvisor. Tanya Ackerman / The New York TimesWhile Boston is attractive in the summer, several other US destinations are more popular with travelers this year, according to TripAdvisor. Take a look inside the completely renovated historic Hotel Portsmouth The Needham-based travel website’s annual “Summer Travel Rankings” ranked Boston 10th on its list of the top 10 most popular summer travel destinations in the country, with Las Vegas being the No. 1 summer destination in the U.S., according to the website.The report found that American travelers are looking for entertainment,…
trip Las Vegas tops the list. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is this summer’s travel hotspot, according to TripAdvisor. Tanya Ackerman / The New York Times While Boston is attractive in the summer, several other US destinations are more popular with travelers this year, according to TripAdvisor. Take a look inside the completely renovated historic Hotel Portsmouth The Needham-based travel website’s annual “Summer Travel Rankings” ranked Boston 10th on its list of the top 10 most popular summer travel destinations in the country, with Las Vegas being the No. 1 U.S. summer destination, according to the site.The report found that American…