Category: Sustainable tourism management

Japan’s strategy to tackle overtourism as visitor numbers soar

Japan's tourism minister has announced new prevention measures to tackle problems of overtourism as visitor numbers soar.

Bali getting ready to introduce tourism tax

Bali’s new tourism tax comes closer with authorities confirming a 4 February 2023 launch date for all international visitors to pay USD10 (IDR150,00), according to Bali.com, an official channel linked to the Indonesian government.

Saudi Arabia takes the lead in commitment to sustainable tourism

Saudi Arabia has become a “must-see destination”, Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, said in Riyadh during the opening ceremony of World Tourism Day this weekend.

Iceland introduces tourist tax to preserve its pristine natural beauty

The Nordic country wants to protect its 'unspoilt nature' from overtourism with a new nightly fee.

World Tourism Day highlights the need for sustainable destination strategies

Every year on September 27, World Tourism Day seeks to spread awareness about the importance of tourism and its impact on the environment, communities and more.

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