Tag: Tourism
The Champs-Élysées: behind the scenes of the most beautiful avenue in the world
Where does this statement come from when we know that Parisians shun it and that only tourists seem to rush there to take photos or visit the luxury stores? Built…
Tourism is expected to break records this year – despite protests
According to UN Tourism Barometer tourism is expected to recoup the entire loss from the corona pandemic and reach new record levels this year, with expected growth of 2 percent…
Virgin Galactic’s last flight before a two-year hiatus
The space tourism company Virgin Galactic made its last flight on Saturday June 8 before a two-year break. The VSS Unity took four passengers and two pilots for a short…
Influencers to boost tourist numbers in Madagascar
To attract tourists in numbers, Madagascar has decided to use other means than traditional stands at international tourism fairs. The Big Island has relied on ten international influencers specializing in…
In Paris, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées should begin a transformation to become a “climate refuge”
In Paris, a project to “re-enchant” the Champs-Élysées, the “most beautiful avenue in the world”, was presented on Monday May 27. On the program: more green spaces for walkers, more…
Thousands protested against tourism in Mallorca
Last year, 14.4 million tourists traveled to the Balearic Islands of which Mallorca is a part. The summers’ intensive tourism has had major consequences for local residents. Prices for fuel,…
Saudia airline orders 105 Airbus planes
This is very good news for Airbus: the airline Saudia, majority owned by Saudi Arabia, has announced a firm order for 105 aircraft. It is a historic agreement, according to…
three Spanish tourists and an Afghan killed by gunfire in Bamiyan
Three Spanish tourists and an Afghan were killed by gunfire this Friday, May 17, at the end of the day in Bamiyan, a tourist town in central Afghanistan, according to…
In Venice, which is suffocating with tourists, politics is made with the disadvantages of mass tourism | Foreign countries
Residents fed up with overcrowding and rising prices have protested ahead of the busiest tourist season in Venice. Venice is preparing for a record tourist season. This year, the city…
Filipinos seek freshness in their islands
In the Philippines this weekend, 36° recorded, but 44° felt in Manila. In most of the country’s large cities, residents are suffocating in the heat and seeking to cool down…