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Barcelona is known for its culture and scenic beauty. That’s why thousands of tourists flock to the city every year to enjoy the local cuisine, beautiful beaches, and all the good things the city has to offer. But the city’s growing tourist population has angered locals. More than 2,800 Spanish locals took to the streets of Barcelona over the weekend to protest mass tourism. During the protest, many protesters used water guns to spray foreigners dining outdoors at a popular tourist restaurant in the Rambla district. Barcelona locals protest by throwing water at tourists Images/Photos Courtesy: X/@levelsio & X/RichMatousek Residents…
Home » Tourism News » Port Vila leads innovation workshop with Pacific Tourism Organisation and Vanuatu Tourism Board Monday, July 8, 2024Reading time: 2 minutesThe Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with the Vanuatu Tourism Board (VTO), hosted a key capacity building workshop in Port Vila from July 1 to July 5. The event was part of SPTO’s ongoing country visit and centred around the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative and the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Dashboard, an integral component of the Pacific Digital Transformation Project.Vanuatu is joining other countries such as Niue, Cook Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea,…
India’s tourism industry is booming! As we emerge from the pandemic, Indians are traveling like never before. The number of domestic trips is predicted to double from 2.3 billion in 2019 to 5 billion by 2030, with a significant increase in people making multiple trips per year.India’s growing middle class, which accounts for 31% of the population, is driving consumption and growth in the tourism industry. With India expected to become a $5 trillion consumer economy by 2031, the potential for growth is enormous.Tourism Nifty Index Fund offers a unique opportunity to capitalize on this growth.The fund comprises a diverse…
Sicilian hilltop town Agrigento, home to the famous Valley of the Temples, is a history buff’s haven. Amazingly, its underground labyrinth of ancient aqueducts still functions and flows water. But a harsh reality mars this appeal: both these historical wonders and the modern water system are facing severe low water levels, forcing small hotels and guesthouses in Agrigento and nearby coastal areas to turn away tourists, unable to guarantee basic amenities like functioning toilets and showers, especially important after hot summer days, CNN reported. The cause of the water crisis is a relentless drought. In February, Sicily declared a state…
DUBAI, UAE, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wego, the number one travel app and largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Jordan Tourism Board to promote diverse and attractive travel products in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. A spectacular view of two beautiful camels in front of Al Khazne (The Treasury) in Petra, a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Known for its rich history, stunning landscapes and warm hospitality, Jordan has become a popular destination for travelers seeking unique and unforgettable experiences. Through this collaboration,…
The World Tourism Business Council has supported a proposal to add the Philippines to the list of countries that offer “nomadic visas” as a way to boost tourism. The push for a nomadic visa in the Philippines is gaining momentum after President Bongbong Marcos ordered the drafting of an executive order for immediate implementation without tax incentives. Countries to test the initiative will also be selected. This was based on the recommendations of the Private Sector Tourism Advisory Committee (PSAC-Tourism) to attract long-stay foreign tourists. GTBA president Michelle Taillent said the initiative to explore visa options tailored to target groups…
James Chiron, Dailymail.Com and The Associated Press July 8, 2024, 02:27 AM Updated July 8, 2024, 02:27 AM Voters in Alaska’s capital city could pass a measure that would severely restrict cruise ship docks, a potential victory for local residents who have long complained about a steady influx of tourists. If the bill passes on Oct. 1, cruise ships carrying more than 250 passengers will be banned from docking in Juneau on Saturday, preventing hordes of tourists from seeing wonders like the rapidly melting Mendenhall Glacier.There will also be a ban on boats on the Fourth of July, when locals…
July 8, 2024 PUTRAJAYA – Affordable living costs, incentives for remote workers and low inflation are attracting a growing influx of digital nomads to Malaysia, according to Tourism Malaysia. “Employees will be able to travel and work remotely across different parts of Malaysia, with access to stable broadband connectivity and other facilities and services,” said director-general Manoharan Periasamy. He said the introduction of Malaysia’s digital nomad programme “DE Rantau” in October 2022 had increased the popularity of “workcation” (working vacation) and “bleisure” (a combination of business and leisure). “DE Lantau has benefited both local talent and overseas nomads by creating…
This annual event marks the traditional festival of the Ngoni people in February. They celebrate with their famous Ngoma dance, an artistic display of Ngoni strength, stomping and club-waving dancing. The ceremony begins with selected warriors spearing a black bull, slitting its throat and collecting its blood to drink for their paramount chief, the traditional leader. This brutal ritual traditionally signals to the Ngoni that it is time to eat and drink from the season’s crops.The Ngoni people traditionally live in what is now Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and South Africa. They are believed to be descendants of the Zulu people…
In May, Murcia was the Spanish region with the highest growth in international tourist arrivals and spending. Tourist numbers hit record high in May According to the National Statistics Institute’s Fronteur survey, the number of international tourists visiting Murcia reached 103,764, up 50 percent compared to the previous year. Total tourist expenditure amounted to 154.2 million euros, an astonishing 102 percent increase compared to May 2023, and well above the national average of 19.7 percent increase reported in the Egatour survey. Most read articles on Euro Weekly News Regional tourism growth outpaces national growth Of these tourists, 38,018 (36.6%) stayed…