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Head west to the West Coast of Wales for a road trip adventure off the beaten path. The West Coast of Wales is packed with things to do and see – here are six of our favourites. Wherever you choose along Britain’s diverse coastline, you’ll find fishing villages, port towns and seaside holiday spots, and while many of these are certainly on the well-trodden path, if you want a coastal adventure less travelled, head to the westernmost coast of Wales. This moderately long and diverse road trip will take you to a historic and coastal site, far from the bright…
Iceland wants tourists to flock to its picturesque ice caps and moon-like lava landscapes, but not at the expense of residents and the natural environment. Hotspots around the world, from Amsterdam to Venice, are introducing measures to crack down on the negative effects of overtourism while preserving tourism, which is often a vital source of income. “If we see that a place is being damaged by the number of people visiting Geysir, where the hot springs are, for example, then we need to take action,” Iceland’s Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson told CNBC.The Blue Lagoon geothermal hot springs near the fishing…
Sign up for Simon Calder’s free travel emails for expert advice and great dealsGet Simon Calder travel emailsGreece has been warned it needs to make big changes if it wants to remain a popular tourist destination.The country’s ombudsman released a report on Thursday calling for urgent reforms.The ministry added that if the mountainous mainland and coastal islands want to maintain a healthy tourism industry, they need to reduce overexploitation and protect water resources and coastal areas.Attracted by ancient ruins, the turquoise Mediterranean and consistently sunny weather, Greece is expected to attract around 33 million visitors in 2023, 5 million more…
Chinese tourists arrive in Busan on the Blue Dream Melody cruise ship on June 12. Yonhap News AgencySouth Korea on Monday unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at attracting one million foreign tourists by 2027 and significantly expanding its cruise tourism sector.The ambitious plan, announced in a joint press release by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, includes major upgrades to the country’s infrastructure and cruise-related services.The strategy comes as cruise tourism is expected to rebound, with 273,817 tourists recorded in 2023, surpassing the 267,381 recorded in 2019, before the pandemic.The centerpiece…
ATHENS, Greece AP — A missing American tourist has been found dead on the shores of a small Greek island west of Corfu, local media reported. The man’s body was discovered on Sunday by another tourist on a fairly remote, rocky shore on the island of Matraki. He had been reported missing on Thursday by his Greek-American host friends. The tourist was last seen at a cafe on Tuesday with two female tourists, who have since left the island. Further details about the victims, such as their names or hometowns, were not immediately released. Matraki, with a population of 100,…
On June 5th, Incheon International Airport was packed with travelers. [YONHAP] The government will endeavor to make it easier for foreigners to enter Korea, apply for visas, and travel within the country, especially by public transportation. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced proposals to boost inbound tourism aimed at boosting the domestic tourism industry as part of a meeting of economic ministers held on Monday morning. The recovery plan will focus on extending the length of stay of visitors to Korea and promoting consumption in the domestic market. According to the Ministry of Culture, the number of tourists…
Media Line: Israel’s tourism industry suffers under strain of prolonged war Expanding Israel’s tourism industry suffers under the strain of prolonged war Military operations in the Gaza Strip have been significantly scaled back, but growing fears that war could soon break out on Israel’s northern border are unlikely to help tourism recover. Keren Setton/The Media Line It’s the height of cherry blossom season in northern Israel, a time when tourism usually peaks as the region marks the start of summer and a lush green landscape after a rainy winter. But this year, tourism is almost nonexistent in northern Israel. Eight…
The body of a 70-year-old American tourist who had been missing since Tuesday on the Greek island of Matraki was found Sunday, while the search continued for several other tourists who remain missing on another island.Greek media reported that the man’s body was discovered by another tourist, according to Euronews. The man, whose identity has not been released, was last seen with two female tourists at a tavern in Matraki, west of Corfu. Investigators told ABC News that the man had been staying with a Greek-American friend in Matraki, who returned home Thursday to find the door open, the lights…
As part of its drive to boost small and medium-sized enterprises, the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in collaboration with Naija Brand Chick has launched the three-day trade fair aimed at providing a platform for local businesses to thrive amidst tough economic times. The event, which began on Friday, attracted around 220 vendors to display a diverse range of products and services. Special Adviser on Tourism to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Idris Aregbe, stressed the importance of the fair as part of the state’s enterprise support and development strategy. “We have a master plan in Lagos and we…
ATHENS, Greece — A missing American tourist has been found dead on the shores of a small Greek island west of Corfu, local media reported.The man’s body was found Sunday by another tourist on a remote, rocky shore on the island of Matraki. The man had been reported missing on Thursday by his Greek-American host friend. The tourist was last seen at a cafe on Tuesday with two female tourists who have since left the island.Further details about the victims, such as their names or hometowns, were not immediately released.Matraki, population 100, is a wooded island of 1.2 square miles…