MACAU HOTELS SET NEW RECORD WITH 1.28 MILLION GUESTS IN JULY

Dan Rang -
Official figures released by the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) show that Macau's hotel establishments welcomed approximately 1.28 million guests in July, setting a new record. ...

VENICE WILL CHARGE ADMISSION TO VISITORS FROM SPRING 2024

Andrew J. Wein -
The City Council of Venice, located in northeastern Italy and known for its canals, has passed a resolution requiring visitors to pay an entrance fee or an "access contribution." Initially, the fee wi ...

TURKEY EXPECTS AN EXTENDED TOURIST SEASON AND A RECORD NUMBER OF ARRIVALS

Ashley Nault -
Turkey's tourism industry has returned with a record-breaking summer, significantly increasing foreign arrivals, particularly in Mediterranean resorts and Istanbul. The industry is hopeful that this t ...

MORE AND MORE SPANIARDS ARE FED UP WITH MASS TOURISM

Bill Alen -
Despite high inflation, Spain is on track to break its 2019 tourist record with bustling cash registers this year. However, locals are increasingly frustrated with mass tourism. ...

SOCIAL MEDIA CHANGES TRAVEL BEHAVIOR

Gary Diskin -
Social media platforms such as Instagram have been observed to harm travelers’ vacation behavior, as evidenced by some unfortunate incidents during the summer of 2023. ...