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Few Greeks doubt the importance of tourism to the Greek economy. But as visitor numbers soar and a large share of investment activity goes into tourism – new hotels, villas and short-term rental apartments – concerns are growing not only about tourism’s environmental impact but also the identity of the destinations most affected. Another very real concern is that holidays in Greece are becoming increasingly unaffordable for Greeks. These are some of the basic findings of the third major nationwide survey conducted by the polling company Pulse for Kathimerini newspaper, specifically for the paper’s “Rethinking Greek Tourism” initiative. The “Rethink…

The tourist season has gotten off to a shaky start in what Newsweek magazine has dubbed “Greece’s Hellish Summer,” with at least 10 tourists having gone missing or been found dead in Greece in the past few weeks. The tragic string of deaths and missing comes as the country is hit by a heatwave with temperatures reaching 40 degrees in some places. “It was really too hot,” a tourist who had just returned from the Acropolis told us, “we walked around but couldn’t stay long, so we decided to take a taxi back. [to the hotel]. [The heat] It’s getting…

Marina Bay SandsFamous artists such as Taylor Swift and Coldplay held sold-out concerts in Singapore in January and February.The visits of these superstars have led to a surge in tourist numbers.Known as the “Taylor Swift effect,” Taylor Swift’s concerts have significantly increased attendance, with attendance in March 2024 reaching 1.48 million, the highest since the pandemic began.Singapore’s hotel industry reported its highest-ever operating statistics in March, according to data from leading commercial real estate information provider CoStar (NASDAQ: CSGP).Average Daily Rate (ADR), which measures the average rental revenue generated from occupied rooms per day, and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR)…

Ratchaburi Route: View Nang Yai Shadow Puppets at Wat Khanong and Give Alms at Opoi Floating Market Prachuap Khiri Khan Route: Explore the mangrove forests of Thung Prong Thong and plant trees in Pranburi Forest Park to increase the green coastal area. Suphanburi Route: Experience Dvaravati Culture and Worship Buddha at Wat Phu Khao Thong Prachinburi Route: Worship Lord Buddha at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat on the auspicious occasion of King Rama X’s birthday Chachoengsao Route: Relive the past on a steam locomotive ride, worship sacred deities and enjoy a boat trip along the Bangpakong River Kanchanaburi Route: Ride…

Home » Tourism news » TUI moves towards sustainable tourism and artisan empowerment in Dubrovnik Sunday, June 30, 2024Reading time: 2 minutesKnown for its rich history and cultural attractions, Dubrovnik is a top destination for travelers from all over the world. But in a city with an average of 36 tourists for every local resident, the city’s booming tourism industry is bringing both benefits and economic challenges. The rising cost of living is weighing heavily on the guardians of Dubrovnik’s cultural heritage and artisan community.In response to these challenges, TUI Care Foundation, in collaboration with local civil society organisation DEŠA,…

SRINAGAR: Srinagar is hosting a tourism conference to celebrate its status as World Crafts City and is expecting record tourist footfall, backed by participation from the film industry. Recently, Srinagar hosted a two-day Tourism Development Conference 2024 organised by the Tourism Department which focused on promoting sustainable tourism activities in Jammu and Kashmir. The event brought together industry leaders and film personalities to discuss strategies. Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted the central government’s strong funding for sustainable tourism and its efforts to elevate Kashmir’s global tourism profile. He noted the remarkable growth since the pandemic, particularly the 300% increase in…

File photo. The new bill submitted to parliament brings Greece closer to the dream of “establishing itself as a global tourism powerhouse unmatched in its multifaceted tourism offering and viable development of destinations and tourism products,” Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni told the Standing Committee on Production and Trade on Friday. The bill, entitled “Supporting tourism infrastructure and education, improving the tour guide profession and timeshare rental framework, regulating tourist agencies and other regulations supporting tourism,” is being introduced at a time that signals a positive message and features for Greek tourism, the minister said. As an example, she said Greece…

In the months since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, a new type of tourism has emerged in Israel, according to the Associated Press. For celebrities, politicians and influencers alike, no trip is complete without a solemn visit to the devastated south, which bore the brunt of the attacks near the Gaza border. Jerry Seinfeld, Elon Musk, Michael Douglas, former presidential candidate Nikki Haley, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have all visited, sometimes posing for photos in front of the burned-out homes. Many Israelis, including soldiers and security officials, also visit on organized tours. “This is our personal story, but it’s…

Thousands of people angered by rising rents and a housing shortage gathered in the Spanish city of Malaga on Saturday to protest against mass tourism.They marched through the centre of the southern city, many of them carrying signs reading “Malaga is not for sale” and “This is not tourism, this is invasion”.Organisers said around 25,000 people took part in the rally, but El Pais newspaper reported that 15,000 people attended.Similar protests were held in the city, following similar demonstrations against overtourism in other Spanish holiday destinations such as Mallorca, Barcelona and the Canary Islands.According to multiple Spanish media reports, the…

As the cost of living continues to rise, many of us are looking for any opportunity to save money. Data shows that millions of Australians are putting off medical appointments due to cost, while in an effort to further stretch their finances, more people are travelling to countries such as Thailand and Turkey in recent years in search of cheaper medical, dental and cosmetic procedures – this is known as medical tourism.”Australia is facing a healthcare cost crisis alongside a cost of living crisis that is making it a little more expensive and a little more unreasonable to provide a…