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When Shirley Birch travels abroad, she doesn’t want anyone to know she’s American. “Usually it’s the Americans who are the loudest,” she complains. “They have no respect for the culture or language of the country I’m visiting. And waiters and store clerks are often rude if they don’t speak English.” So, like many other well-traveled Americans, Balch keeps his distance from his fellow countrymen. “You don’t have to deal with them,” said Balch, a retired IT professional from Clermont, Florida. Balch avoids large groups of his compatriots, tries to blend in with the other guests and, when asked where he…
Saturday, July 6, 2024Reading time: 2 minutesAs one of the world’s leading travel destinations, Greece is grappling with the challenge of overtourism. To address this, the Greek government has devised a multi-pronged strategy aimed at balancing the influx of tourists while protecting the country’s natural and cultural heritage.Key Elements of the Strategy1. Diversification of tourism services:New destinations: Promote lesser known areas to distribute tourist traffic more evenly. Expanded seasons: Encourage off-season travel to relieve pressure during peak seasons.2. Development of luxury resorts:High-end tourism: Developing luxury resorts to attract high-spending tourists. Sustainable practices: Ensuring that these resorts adhere to sustainable tourism…
China and the United Arab Emirates are seeking to expand air traffic rights between the two countries following years of sluggish travel demand, a move that will aim to boost trade and tourism between the two countries. China and the UAE are considering increasing air links to strengthen economic and tourism ties (File photo/Reuters) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Officials from the two countries are scheduled to meet in Beijing in the coming weeks to discuss allowing airlines to operate more flights between the two countries, according to people familiar with the matter. Both China and the UAE want more flights…
Home » Destination News » Is Iran strengthening tourism ties with Southeast Asia through this new roadshow? Saturday, July 6, 2024Reading time: 2 minutesFollowing Vietnam and Malaysia, Iran concluded its East Asia Tourism Roadshow with a significant event in Jakarta, Indonesia, an initiative aimed at boosting tourism cooperation between these countries and Iran and attracting more tourists.Event highlightsEvent in Jakarta: Key Iranian and Indonesian officials and private sector leaders gathered for business meetings and discussions on future tourism agreements. Key discussions: Iranian Deputy Minister of Tourism Ali Asghar Sharbafian met with Indonesian Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Martini…
While tourism industry officials had expected the Olympics to be a boon to their pockets, international tourists seem to be avoiding the French capital this summer. Air France and its low-cost carrier Transavia France announced in a statement on July 1 that they expect the Olympics to reduce their revenues this summer. “There is a clear trend to avoid Paris in international markets,” the statement read. This avoidance can be explained by possible traffic congestion, limited access to tourist sites and restrictions regarding security measures. In addition, the risk of attacks, which worries tourists especially from Asia and the United…
free beach beach umbrella parasol bed deck coast free beach tourism coastal erosion generated by IA sea season 16 million Italians have decided to go on holiday in July, 3 percent more than at the same time last year. This is what the Coldiretti/Ixe survey revealed on the first weekend of the month, which marks the traditional start of Italy’s mass departures. It is no coincidence that the first seasonal red sticker, according to the transport plan, is scheduled for a Sunday. The sea is the first choice of holiday destination, ahead of the countryside and natural parks, and it…
If you look at the itinerary of someone traveling to a new city, you’d expect it to include everything they’ve never experienced before, from local cuisine to markets to popular tourist attractions. For years, people have focused on exploring as much as possible while traveling. They wanted to discover everything a place had to offer (precisely, almost everything), and they had little time to rest. But things have changed. Now, people prioritize leisure over constant activity. According to a survey conducted by Hilton, 64% of global travelers want to cut back on some of their day-to-day expenses in favor of…
VARANASI, India – In India, some members of Gen Z prefer temples to nightclubs. Shivam Dwivedi, from Prayagraj district in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, prays at his local temple at least twice a week. Dwivedi, 19, and his friends avoid trips to the beaches and party spots popular with that age group. Instead, he and his friends Saurabh Shukla, 21, and Anand Dwivedi, 20, prefer to visit important Hindu holy sites, some of which are in remote parts of the country. The friends, all engineering students, told Al Jazeera that visiting religious sites gives them spiritual peace…
PHUKET, 6 July 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will host the Amazing Food Festival 2024 event series to highlight the diversity of Thailand’s food culture and enhance Thailand’s status as a world-class gastronomy tourism destination. The event will be held in Phuket from 5th to 7th July at Central Phuket, in Chiang Mai from 20th to 22nd July at Central Festival Chiang Mai, and in Prachuap Khiri Khan from 10th to 12th August at Hua Dong Beach, Khao Takiab, Hua Hin. The first in the series will be held this weekend in Central Phuket, themed “Good Food…
China’s National Immigration Administration said on Friday that the number of foreign arrivals increased significantly in the first half of this year and is expected to continue to grow in the second half following the implementation of a series of favorable visa policies. In the first half of 2024, the number of foreign tourists visiting China was approximately 14.64 million, up 152.7% year-on-year. Of these, approximately 8.54 million foreigners visited China without a visa, up 190.1% year-on-year. The 12367 immigration management service platform received a total of 2.72 million calls from more than 100 countries and regions around the world,…