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Massachusetts advocates for mandatory human trafficking training in hotels

Massachusetts state leaders, hotel industry representatives, and survivor advocates came together at the State Capitol to emphasize the importance of human trafficking recognition training for the hotel industry.

15Hatfields launches the Counting the Cost of Carbon campaign

15Hatfields launches the Counting the Cost of Carbon campaign, using its comprehensive carbon measurement to lead the event industry in sustainability.

Hikers will have to pay €24 to climb up Mount Fuji

Under a new bill passed on Monday, an entry fee of ¥4,000 (€24.70) will be introduced in time for peak season.

Arcadia by Amala: A sustainable culinary journey by Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray unveils Arcadia by Amala, an intimate dining experience where the rich traditions of Indian cuisine are reimagined through artistic storytelling and sustainable practices.

Discover Puerto Rico presents initiative to inspire conscious travel

Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), announces its Valentine’s Day initiative, “Love Letter from Puerto Rico,” with Puerto Rican actor and producer Amaury Nolasco.

Albufeira proposes rules to target “excessive” tourist behaviour

The mayor of Albufeira, José Carlos Martins Rolo, has opened a public consultation over new rules around tourist behaviour in public areas.

Four countries that are actively welcoming travellers

Following this summer's heated protests against overtourism, there's some good news. For every overcrowded tourist spot in Europe, there are plenty of places around the world that need more visitors.

Cruise ships with over 900 passengers are no longer welcome in Nice

Cruise ships with 900-plus passengers banned from Nice.

AHLA Foundation awards scholarship for students at hospitality programs 

AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Assn., announced the distribution of nearly one million dollars in scholarship funding for students at hospitality programs around the country.

Challenges and prospects for female founders in the tourism industry

Like many sectors, the hotel and travel industry is no stranger to gender disparity, particularly in funding for startups.

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