SYRIA: TOURISM RECOVERY AMIDST THE WAR

Larry Brain -
Traveling to places marked by death and tragedy is becoming a popular practice known as dark tourism, and while for some Syrians this has been a tremendous aid in returning to normalcy, for others, it ...

SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN FOR VENICE LAUNCHED AFTER DISASTROUS FLOODS

Justin N. Froyd -
In mid-November, the world-famous Italian lagoon city of Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety, was hit by particularly severe flooding. This resulted not only in enormous damage to the ...

TURKESTAN PLANS AMBITIOUS PROJECTS TO DEVELOP ITS TOURISM

Nik Fes -
The city of Turkestan is the pearl of Kazakhstan and welcomes all who want to learn its century-long history and the traditions of Asia, walk on the Great Silk Road, see an open-air museum, and be sub ...

THE TOURISM ECO-LABEL JUNGLE

Bill Alen -
Those who attach importance to aspects such as environmental protection and social standards during their travels will find countless seals and certificates that promise just that. Eco-label jungle ma ...

FRENCH HOTELS THREATEN TO BOYCOTT THE 2024 SUMMER GAMES

Cecilia Garland -
Last week, the International Olympic Committee had presented the Airbnb platform as a new sponsor of the Games, now French hotel owners and the association are running against this deal: In protest, t ...