CONCERNS RISE AROUND MASS TOURISM IN JAPAN

William Law -
Japan was not always one of the most visited tourist destinations around the world. However, today travelers flock to the country, and bring along many problems for the local inhabitants. ...

SWISS TOURISM BREAKING RECORDS

Ashley Nault -
Swiss tourism authorities reported positive numbers despite strong franc. Due to the weaker euro to the franc, Swiss holiday for guests from the eurozone got 50 percent more expensive over the last te ...

UNESCO’S ULTIMATUM: KEEP THE CRUISE SHIPS AWAY

Gregory Dolgos -
The city of Venice is a UNESCO world heritage site, but if in a year it does not prevent the big cruise ships to enter its channels, the recognition will be withdrawn. The decision was taken last week ...

AMAZON STARTS WITH THE SALE OF AIRLINE TICKETS

Tomas Haupt -
Amazon, the American giant, is offering airline tickets for sale on its Indian site. After books, clothing, food or car parts, Amazon started with the sale of airline tickets on its website! It is the ...

BOTSWANA: FIVE-YEAR BAN ON ELEPHANT HUNTING IS OVER

Nik Fes -
After a five-year ban, elephant hunting resumed in Botswana. The country, home to Africa’s largest elephant population, lifted its moratorium on May 22nd. A measure to satisfy farmers, for whom the gr ...