Category: Socio-economic issues

76% of surveyed hotels report staffing shortages

More than three-quarters of surveyed hotels are experiencing a staffing shortage, and hotels are increasing pay, benefits, and perks to recruit and retain employees, according to a May survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

Thousands of Barcelona residents protest overtourism

Thousands of Barcelona residents have taken to the streets to protest overtourism.

Greece proposes cruise restrictions for Santorini and Mykonos

Another booming destination is talking openly about creating new restrictions for cruise ships. This time, it's Greece. Saying both Santorini and Mykonos are stressed by tourism, Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he wants to restrict cruise ship berths or create a bidding process for ships to call at its popular islands, according to a Bloomberg report.

Belize tourism board launches no barriers reef project

he Belize Tourism Board announces the launch of “No Barriers Reef,” a pioneering initiative designed to make the breathtaking natural wonders of Belize accessible to every Belizean.

Revenge travel fades, boosting confidence in European accommodations

While "revenge travel" has sparked a resurgence in the European accommodation industry, the path ahead is uneven. Supporting smaller businesses is the way to preserve the cultural richness of Europe's hospitality landscape, Peter Lochbihler writes.

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Helsinki named world’s most sustainable destination by GDSI

Helsinki named world’s most sustainable travel destination — The Global Destination Sustainability Index measures the sustainability of travel destinations in four different categories using more than 70 indicators.