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Ayahuasca is a sacred drink made from the stems and leaves of a tree vine that goes by many names, including hallucinogen, hallucinogenic tea, and mood enhancer, and is also known as a teacher and healer due to its reported ability to help people introspect and come to terms with past trauma.The plant and its associated rituals are deeply rooted in South American shamanic traditions, but in recent decades, stories about the spirit-enhancing magic of ayahuasca have made their way to Europe and North America.Praised for its extraordinary healing powers by celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, athletes such as Aaron…
(MVA) — School is out, but lessons continue with the Marianas Tourism Education Council and Marianas Visitors Authority, who held a tourism and hospitality presentation at summer camp on Wednesday, July 24.Through a variety of activities, the MTEC/MVA team conveyed the message that “tourism is everyone’s business” to around 70 children aged between 5 and 12 years old at the Youth Services Division’s Youth Empowerment Summer Camp.Musician and MTEC board member Larry Lee, ukulele in hand, led students in singing the welcome song “Hafa Adai.” Dance instructors Leilani and Vina Marciano took it a step further, teaching the “Hafa Adai”…
Shivneri Fort https://x.com/anujdhar/status/965462109898211328PUNE: A landslide at the main pass of Shivneri Fort caused boulders to fall from the cliff above, leading the district administration to ban tourism till July 31 for safety reasons. Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident, which occurred between Maha Darwaja and Parwanagi Darwaja, as there were very few tourists on the road at the time.Just as the duo passed the spot, a landslide occurred behind them, narrowly escaping damage. The accident occurred between Maha Darwaja and Parwanagi Darwaja.The sudden landslide caused confusion for tourists at the fort for some time. Entry into the fort…
Europe has seen a surge in protests against mass tourism in recent weeks, with “tourist terror” slogans and graffiti becoming commonplace in popular destinations such as Barcelona, Mallorca and Malaga. The protests are led by local residents who are unhappy with the influx of tourists, who are pushing up prices of everyday items and forcing them out of their homes. The situation is particularly tense in Spain, especially in the region of Catalonia, which has been hit hard by a long-term drought. The issue highlights the delicate balance between leveraging a key economic asset – tourism – and protecting the…
TEHRAN – Kish Island is set to host the 2024 World Bodybuilding Championships in late September, an event expected to highlight the island’s tourism potential on the international stage.Kish Free Zone Organization CEO Rahim Sarhangi, in a meeting with the president of the National Bodybuilding Federation on Sunday, stressed the importance of hosting the championship on Kish Island as it will be a rare opportunity to showcase the island’s tourism potential on the global stage. “We are fully prepared to host the World Bodybuilding Championships in a grand and professional manner,” the CEO said, stressing that the island is ready…
Nearly 10 applicants competed for the volunteer visitor host position as the Hong Kong Tourism Board strives to improve the quality of its services.The committee said on Sunday that the Hong Kong Pals volunteer programme, which began in 2009, had received a record 440 applications but only 48 were selected.The new volunteers come from all walks of life, including university students, recent graduates, lawyers, engineers, school and university staff and civil servants, bringing the total number of people on the program to 107.”With the knowledge and skills they gain in various fields, volunteers will be able to work on the…
CAIRO – 28 July 2024: In a bid to boost the tourism sector, the government recently approved a new Egyptian Pound 50 billion initiative for the construction and operation of new hotel rooms, including the expansion of existing projects and the conversion of closed buildings into hotel facilities. According to an official Cabinet statement, these expansions are expected to significantly strengthen the national economy and generate $1 billion to $2 billion in annual revenue, excluding other taxes. The funding is intended to accelerate investment in construction and finishing efforts and is subject to prior approval from the Ministry of Tourism…
A campaign group has unveiled a banner in a popular tourist destination calling for action to tackle the “deterioration” caused by mass tourism.Hundreds of protesters blocked tourists from entering Menorca’s postcard-like Cala Turqueta, carrying banners reading “SOS Menorca”.Protesters also allegedly filled the first bus to Cala Turqueta in order to “block the arrival of tourists.”A Menorcan government spokesman said last night: “This is not a protest against tourism, but against massification and the degradation it brings.”SOS Menorca banner unveiled GOB MenorcaA spokesman for the group said: “250 people gathered at Cala Turqueta to demand a change in direction for Menorca.…
Home » Middle East » Why Oman’s tourism industry ranks 58th on the Henley Passport Power Index despite visa-free travel to 86 countries Sunday, July 28, 2024Reading time: 5 minutesOman’s international travel is underpinned by strategic international connectivity and visa-free access to numerous destinations. Omani citizens can travel visa-free to 86 countries, 38% of the world’s countries. This extensive access makes it easy for Oman to explore diverse cultures and regions, contributing to the global tourism economy. Reflected by a high economic mobility score of 15.76% with visa-free access to global GDP, Omani travelers are well positioned to engage in…
Hundreds of anti-tourism fanatics have blocked access to beaches in a popular Spanish resort in the latest protests.Angry locals have taken to the picturesque beaches of Menorca to send a message to tourists using their bodies.Angry locals wrote messages to tourists with towels and their bodies. Photo Credit: SolarpixActivists staged a surprise protest against mass tourism. Photo Credit: SolarpixTourists were denied access to beaches for six hours on Saturday. Photo Credit: SolarpixBritish tourists also expressed frustration with long queues at Mallorca airport. Photo Credit: SolarpixProtesters boasted that a car park near the picturesque Cala Turqueta cove on the island’s southern…