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The City of Athens is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Tourism Development Grant, funded by a hotel occupancy tax, which aims to boost tourism and attract overnight guests to Athens.Projects must be specifically designed to attract overnight visitors to Athens. Tourism Development Grants are available to eligible organizations or events located within the city of Athens.Eligibility Requirements: • Tourism Promotion: State law requires that all projects encourage and promote the use of hotels and motels within the city of Athens by enhancing and promoting the tourism, convention and hotel industries.• Governance: The applicant must be an organization or legal…
Next month marks one year since the Lahaina fires, which caused immeasurable devastation. Maui continues to rebuild, and the tourism industry is eager to welcome visitors back. Here, we share our experiences on Maui and what you can expect when visiting different parts of the island, with a focus on the differences between West Maui and South Maui. July 2024, vacant CONRAC (rental car) facility at OGG Upon arriving at Kahului Airport, I immediately noticed that the number of visitors was down. Significantly down, in fact, considering that it was the week ending with the Fourth of July holiday, traditionally…
The Ontario Tourism Industry Association is calling for a swift resolution to an ongoing strike by the province’s liquor store workers, saying the labour dispute is affecting the tourism industry’s busy season. About 10,000 Ontario Liquor Control Board employees went on strike on July 5, and the Ontario Public Employees Union, which represents them, said a key issue in the dispute was the province’s plans to expand liquor sales, which would allow LCBOs to sell ready-to-drink cocktails outside of their locations. Tourism industry associations say the strike, which has closed LCBO stores, is impacting the tourism and hospitality sector with…
This 2021 file photo shows tourists visiting Nyhavn, a 17th-century waterfront in Copenhagen, Denmark. Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP via Getty Images Hide caption Toggle caption Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP via Getty Images Tourists visiting the Danish capital Copenhagen this summer could be in for a free kayak rental or a free cup of coffee if they make environmentally friendly choices during their trip. Earlier this month, the city announced it was rolling out a new initiative called “CopenPay” in an effort to encourage visitors to adopt more sustainable behaviours, such as walking, cycling, using public transport and picking up litter. “The aim is to…
JAKARTA (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy said it is still working on the Indonesia Quality Tourism Fund (IQTF) program. “The process of this donation fund for tourism is still ongoing,” ministry official Nia Niskaya said on Monday.She said the IQTF’s total cost will be around 2 trillion rupiah ($123.5 million) and will be funded from the 2025 national budget.The IQTF will be used to support tourism events that can attract international tourists to the country.Currently, the government is working on regulations to support quality tourism in Indonesia.Earlier, Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno said…
I live near a lake, so there are a lot of tourists visiting my city during the summer.The small town I live in has been undergoing a major downtown renovation in recent years, and a small street in the downtown area has received a much-needed facelift, which has led to more people visiting the area. This is great for business, but of course more people means more cars… and in the summer, more boats. So, naturally, this leads some in the community to take to social media to air their frustration with it all. I think this is a bit…
Share this article In January, Indonesia’s tourism and creative economy minister said he would seek legal changes to restore visa-free travel to the country for foreigners from the 20 countries that most frequently visit the country. For many years, tourists, travelers and holidaymakers from Australia, New Zealand, most European countries and the United States have been able to visit Indonesia’s top tourist destinations visa-free for up to 30 days. Tourists who wish to stay longer can pay for their initial 30-day visa and extend it for another 30 days without leaving the territory. Indonesia has reopened to international tourists after…
A Norwegian tourism ad recently became popular for presenting Oslo as a small, quiet city lacking in charm. In the campaign, titled “Is Oslo a City?”, a fictional character named Halfdan asks the same question as he travels around the capital.The ad went viral, garnering over 525,000 views on YouTube and nearly 1.8 million views on TikTok. Media outlets around the world highlighted the success of the campaign, calling it an “instant classic.”Reaction to the video has been enthusiastic: “I think this is the best tourism commercial I’ve ever seen, and it certainly makes me want to go to Oslo,”…
The importance of sustainable tourism for growth and prosperity was the focus of the meeting between TUI Group CEO Sebastian Eber, Spanish Minister of Industry and Tourism Jordi Herreu Bojer and Tourism Minister Rosario Sánchez Grau. Tourism plays a key role as an economic driver and employer in many Southern European countries. In Spain, tourism will account for 12.8% of the gross domestic product in 2023 and is expected to increase further to 13.4% this year. TUI will attract more than 6 million holidaymakers to Spain this summer, providing thousands of stable jobs in hotels, ports, airports and throughout the…
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — With power still spotty nearly a week after Hurricane Beryl reinvigorated Texas, Nick Guide vacuumed water from Galveston’s seaside inn his family has run since 1911. Blue tarps covered much of the torn-off roof. Guide picked up cleaning shifts for hotel and restaurant staff who couldn’t afford to lose shifts to the prolonged power outage.The Fourth of July weekend was meant to kick off a lucrative tourist season for the popular resort’s lodging industry, but a week later, with only a few dozen visitors on its usually packed beaches, the guide felt an urgent need to…