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    Category: Socio-economic issues

    Proposed bill suggests ‘Green Fee’ for Hawaii tourists

    A legislative bill that died last year is getting a second life. Hawaii Senate Bill 304, would allow the state to collect a "green fee" from visitors who want to go to Hawaii's public beaches, parks, trails, coastlines and other natural areas.

    Sexual assault accusations on cruise ships rise in 2023

    Accusations of sexual assault on cruise ships increased last year, reports USA Today.

    Museum boss sparks outrage with Florence ‘prostitute’ remark on mass tourism

    Mass tourism has turned the Italian city of Florence into a “prostitute,” the director of Galleria dell’Accademia has said, sparking anger and calls for her to step down.

    The Sea Ranch Lodge unveils ‘The Farm,’ focused on regenerative farming practices

    The Sea Ranch Lodge, set along the dramatic coastline of Sonoma County, has unveiled The Farm, a haven for regenerative farming practices located on agricultural land just south of The Sea Ranch Lodge. 

    Aiming to tackle pollution, Japan enforces visitor cap at Mount Fuji

    Mount Fuji has seen a boom in visitor numbers bringing with it concerns over discarded rubbish and hiker safety. To help clean up the mountain and preserve its environment, Japanese authorities have introduced a fee and a daily visitor cap along the most popular trail.

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