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Venice residents protest proposed entry fee

Activists in Venice have staged a protest against the new day-tripper entry fee which will come into force on 25 April.

Atrium Hospitality introduces WomenRISE Program

Coinciding with Women’s History Month this month, Atrium Hospitality announced the launch of WomenRISE, the company’s new Hotel General Manager Development Program targeted to female leaders.

New ban halts boat tours through sacred Australian natural wonder

The Horizontal Falls are one of Australia’s strangest natural attractions, a unique blend of coastal geography and powerful tidal forces that visitors pay big money to see up close. But all that is about to change.

Barcelona to raise tourist tax next week

Barcelona’s tourist tax is set to rise once again on 1 April.

Bambinee: cause-oriented child-centered hotel brand launches

Rachel Meng realized that much of hospitality’s modern branding, offerings, and amenities don’t reflect the wants and needs of today’s young family. So, she created Hotel Bambinee to deliver an elevated lifestyle experience that puts families at the forefront.

Locals fighting overtourism in European cities

Millions of holidaymakers visit the Costa de Sol and Málaga, one of its most popular destinations, every year, but now locals are saying enough is enough.

Tourists advised to avoid famous Geisha District in Ancient City

The city has announced it’s closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.

Women breaking ceilings in the aviation industry

While women are heavily involved in the aviation industry in jobs like cabin crew and air traffic control, they have historically been sidelined when it comes to flying or fixing planes.

HRS presents Education Program: Green Stay Knowledge Hub

The new Green Stay Knowledge Hub offers an array of courses, downloadable guides, and videos—all focused on helping hoteliers improve their sustainable operations while also generating data and results that highlight their progress.

AHLA & Procure Impact’s ‘Dignity of Work’ Pledge aims for 100,000 jobs for overlooked populations

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the largest hotel association in the United States, announced the launch of the Dignity of Work Pledge, an initiative to create 100,000 hours of paid employment for overlooked populations.

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