According to the Independent, there’s a misconceived belief that Brits prefer international trips to holidaying in the UK. The idea of a “staycation boom” has been much hyped in the British media, but British holidays were already popular before the pandemic. However, there has been an increase in demand for certain locations and accommodation types, in particular self-catering options in rural and coastal settings.
Can mobile phone data and surveillance cameras help restore the city’s old-world charm, or just destroy what magic remains? City officials plan to use the data to prevent overcrowding and inform the use of the gates and the booking system that come into force next year. However, many say high-tech solutions will not bring a more authentic Venice back to itself.
The pandemic has spurred the implementation of crowd management measures at Machu Picchu, the 15th century Incan archaeological site that has traditionally been marred by issues related over-tourism. The new hourly quota system and limit to group sizes now look here to stay, along with predetermined paths that visitors must follow.
For cities around the world, the pandemic has seen them emptied of tourists. Now some in Europe want to make sure they don’t come back in quite the same numbers as before. However, for curated tourism to have a chance, the hospitality sector must be on board.
The announcement of new additions to the UNESCO list can be a cause for excitement, but 2021’s
has been more dramatic than most. With all the fuss around who will make the cut and who won't, there's one question that hasn't been answered: Does UNESCO designation really make a difference with travellers?
