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Curaçao addresses overtourism by conducting a Destination Carrying Capacity Study

Curaçao addresses overtourism by partnering with Sustainable Travel International and GW IITS to conduct a Destination Carrying Capacity Study, focusing on sustainable, high-value tourism...

European countries revised their travel guidance to USA for LGBTQ+ travellers

Several European countries have revised their travel guidance for citizens planning trips to the United States, with specific new advisories for transgender and non-binary travellers.

Spain erupted with protests driven by the soaring tourist numbers

Last summer, Spain erupted with protests driven by the soaring tourist numbers putting a strain on residents’ daily lives.

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.

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