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Greece will cut the number of cruise ships visiting “overcrowded” islands as part of a major crackdown on tourists.The Balkan country is determined to rid itself of hordes of Instagrammers travelling to summer hotspots, fearing some of its islands will be unable to withstand the pressures of overtourism.The beautiful Greek island of Santorini is overrun with Instagrammers looking for the perfect selfie. Photo by AlamyThe situation is also worse on Mykonos, where the streets are jammed with tourists. Photo by AlamyThese little paradise islands are oversaturated with tourists, making life difficult for the locals. Photo by GettyThe Greek prime minister…
The Greek prime minister is reportedly aiming to restrict cruise ship calls to the islands of Mykonos and Santorini.In recent years, the islands have been inundated with cruise ship passengers.And the wealthy tourists staying on the island aren’t happy about it.Tourists heading to luxury hotels in Mykonos and Santorini, rejoice!Greece’s prime minister is reportedly moving to limit the number of unattractive cruise ships that are blocking ports on the country’s most popular islands, ruining sunset views and congesting picturesque narrow streets.”There are people who spend a lot of money to come to Santorini, but they don’t want the island to…
Downward angle icon Downward angle icon. In recent years, cruise ships have been calling at the popular Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini, disappointing some tourists. Soeren Stache/picture alliance via Getty Images The Greek prime minister is reportedly aiming to limit cruise ship calls at Mykonos and Santorini. The islands have been inundated with cruise ship passengers for the past few years, and the wealthy tourists staying on the islands are not happy about it. Tourists heading to luxury hotels in Mykonos and Santorini, rejoice!Greece’s prime minister is reportedly moving to limit the number of unattractive cruise ships that are…
The post-pandemic boom, yielding a newfound appreciation for travel and self-discovery, witnessed tourists flocking to globally loved holiday hotspots, including Japan. From cherry blossoms and shinkansens to snow festivals, the country has a magnetic pull on tourists, so much so that in March 2024, the beginning of the cherry blossom season, the country welcomed 3.08 million visitors, according to a report by Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO). This was the first time Japan’s monthly influx crossed the 3 million mark since 1964. While the numbers are great for Japan’s economy, weary locals battling overtourism headlined mainstream media. Today, the country…
At night, the ground swells and the insects rise. After 17 years underground, the cicada larvae decide to climb higher, so they climb up the trees en masse, molt, and emerge as adults. And then the fun begins. An adult periodical cicada, fresh from molting, clambers over the shell of another larva at the base of a tree in Charleston, Illinois, Friday, May 17, 2024. Bug tourism in America: Swarms of biblical cicadas bring visitors to a nature lover’s dream in the heartland of America. (AP Photo/Carolyn Custer) Swarms of cicadas are popping up and flying around, trillions of once-hiding…
Luckily, Vietnam’s unique geography makes it relatively easy to enjoy countless picturesque landscapes. Here are five great places to do so without worrying about endless traffic jams or large tour groups disturbing the peace.Munden-ComplonThe sparsely populated Munden Plateau in the northern Central Plateau is home to a wealth of natural beauty, from coniferous forests to refreshing waterfalls. One of the highlights of this lush region is Passy Waterfall, a tranquil spot surrounded by thousands of trees. Other natural landmarks in the area include Dak Khe Waterfall, Dak Khe Lake, and numerous plantations and forest trails. Pa Si Waterfall in Mangde.…
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Several countries have emerged as the fastest growing tourist destinations, each boasting their own unique attractions and significant increases in tourist numbers. In the first quarter of 2024, Asia welcomed 82% of international tourists compared to the first quarter of 2019. The revival of tourism in China is also contributing to tourism growth in the region. China was initially heavily affected by COVID-19, but has since relaxed many of the travel restrictions that were imposed since January 2020. In addition, China has implemented a visa-free entry policy for countries such as Malaysia and Thailand, as well as various EU countries.…
Germany, which will host Euro 2024, is expecting a huge economic gain of $1 billion from international tourism, according to the Ifo Institute, the country’s leading economic research institute. That would amount to about 0.1% of Germany’s economic output in the second quarter. The hospitality and food retail sectors stand to benefit most from the influx of tourists to the soccer tournament, according to a study released by Ifo on June 14.Ifo researcher Jerome Wolf stressed that while the economic boost during the tournament will be significant, the impact is expected to be short-lived as services exports will fall after…
Stay up to date with free updatesJust sign up for the Life & Arts myFT Digest and have it delivered straight to your inbox.This was the first of several centuries that Europe did not shape. Even the 20th “American” century was played out on the battlefields of the world wars on continents and on the front lines of the Cold War. The greatest ideas of Einstein and Keynes were conceived in Europe by Europeans. The experiments of Picasso in painting, Joyce in literature, and Le Corbusier in architecture are also lumped together under the name of Modernism. European countries held…