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Amsterdam Amsterdam has long tried to shake off its reputation for rowdy stag parties, drugs and sex, which contribute to its annual influx of about 20 million tourists. In 2023, it launched an online campaign aimed at discouraging young British men from traveling to Amsterdam while high or drunk, and in typical Dutch directness, it launched an online campaign aimed at discouraging young British men from traveling to Amsterdam while high or drunk. ”, otherwise they risked being arrested. Amsterdam also announced last week that it would ban new hotel construction and halve the number of river cruise ships in…
May is a great month for visiting many places around the world: for wildlife watching, warm weather, festivals and other cultural experiences – so figuring out where to go and what to see can be tricky. Whether you’re looking for planning a longer-term trip, or are just looking for a shorter May break somewhere pleasantly sunny, we’ve got recommendations for you. Skip ahead to your chosen travel type by clicking on one of the below, or keep scrolling for the full list: Here are 22 of the best places to visit in May… The best May destinations for…
Amid global media attention, the fragile lagoon city of Venice will on Thursday launch a pilot program to charge day-trippers a 5 euro (about $5.35) entrance fee. Authorities hope this will deter tourists from visiting on peak days and revitalize the city. A city that is easy to live in for the declining population. Publication date: 25/04/2024 – 08:32 Modification date: 25/04/2024 – 08:47 3 minutes Signs have been placed outside major train stations and other arrival points to inform arriving visitors of the new requirements for a 29-day testing phase until July.Approximately 200 stewards are trained to carefully guide…
My most embarrassing moment as a traveler happened in Thailand. On my first backpacking trip when I was 20 years old, I wanted to see elephants up close, so I sought out an elephant sanctuary in the Golden Triangle region of northern Thailand. I thought the word “sanctuary” meant an elephant shelter, but when I was invited to climb on top of an elephant tied to a pole, I knew something was wrong. Since then, every time I see an image of an elephant, I see not the national emblem of Thailand, but a symbol of failed tourism. Is it…
The dynamic tourism sector is constantly being transformed by rapid changes and new innovations. Advances in technology, a focus on sustainability, and changing traveler preferences are defining the future of tourism. To stay ahead in a competitive market, tourism companies and destinations need to be agile and adapt to these trends to ensure relevance and future success. From 23 to 25 October 2024, TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit, the annual conference for the tourism industry and technology sector, returns to Seville, Spain to highlight the most innovative “travel tech” solutions and applications of these technologies. Success stories will be introduced.…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announces the continuation of its partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) for the fourth time. I’m happy to be able to do this. is a showcase of Thailand’s unparalleled beauty and charm as a premier travel destination. Building on the success of previous collaborations, WeGo and Tourism Board of Thailand are once again partnering to promote Thailand’s diverse attractions, rich culture, and breathtaking landscapes to travelers around the world. Through this strategic partnership, WeGo aims…
Tourists watch birds at the Laohutan scenic spot in Dalian, Liaoning province, northeast China, April 16, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]Experts say the tourism sector, which performed well in the first three months, will continue to grow in the first half of the year.After three quarters of growth, the tourism economy almost recovered to the level of early 2019 (before the coronavirus outbreak) in the first quarter of this year, according to a recent report by the China Tourism Academy. Tourism industry executives expressed growing confidence and people felt a strong desire to travel in the first quarter.Domestic tourism and related spending rose…
Ticket offices are in place, inspectors are ready — Venice will launch a new system Thursday that will charge day-trippers who want to enter the historic Italian city. This is the world’s first system aimed at easing the pressures of mass tourism.Visitors entering the UNESCO World Heritage Site for the day will need to purchase a 5 euro ($5.30) ticket, and inspectors will carry out surprise checks at key entry points. Considered one of the most beautiful cities on earth, Venice is one of the world’s top tourist destinations, but it is sinking under the weight of congestion. The pilot…
Visiting a national park doesn’t necessarily require hiking. There are a variety of activities for all ages, including white water rafting, sandboarding, fossil hunting, rock climbing, and horseback riding.What are the best national parks for people who don’t like hiking?If you want to know what a particular national park has to offer, search for it on the National Park Service’s main website.Once you select a park, you’ll see a three-stick symbol.[メニュー]Click[訪問の計画]Click the arrow. When you do this, a drop-down menu will appear. Click “Things to do”.Most of the parks below also have scenic driving trails that are perfect for resting…
Decatur Park District Executive Director Clay Gerhard and State Rep. Sue Scherer help install a new sign marking the Potawatomi Trail of Death after a ceremony Wednesday at Mueller Park in Decatur. JOSEPH RESSLER, HERALD & REVIEW DECATUR — Located at the bottom of a hill off of Lake Shore Drive is a boulder marking the Potawatomi Trail of Death.“Approximately 800 Potawatomi Indians passed here on September 26, 1838, during their forced march to Potawatomi Creek, Kansas, after being driven from their land in northern Indiana at gunpoint,” the monument reads.Although the stone has been sitting on the hill south…