Category: Socio-economic issues

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.

Italy’s National Tourist Board introduces platform for Venice access fee

Venice has revealed details of a digital platform that will manage the €5 “Venice Access Fee” that goes into effect April 25.

Hard Rock & Seminole Gaming expand anti-Human trafficking initiatives

Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming announced their ongoing commitment to the fight against human trafficking.

Aena recieves the “Equality in the Company” label

The Ministry for Equality has awarded Aena the “Equality in the Company” (DIE) distinction for its firm commitment in this area. This recognition underlines that Aena stands out in a relevant and especially significant way in the application of equal treatment and equal opportunities policies for its workers.

The worst overtourism destinations in 2023

Following several years of pandemic-induced downturn, the travel sector is not only back, it’s positively booming. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the industry is expected to bring in some $9.5 trillion in 2023 — which accounts for 95% of its pre-pandemic levels.

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