To be fair to the British newspaper, the full headline is “Cash is king – for now: China signals it will slow transition to cashless society”, and the article below it outlines how rare cash now is, at least in the big cities. Going to Shenzhen? A guide to visas, the apps you need and … Read more
Venice has also introduced a tax for overnight visitors. In the Netherlands, Amsterdam has long been trying to clean up a reputation for rowdy stag parties, drugs and sex that has been partly blamed on an influx of around 20 million visitors a year. Crowds of tourists on a street in Amsterdam, which has implemented … Read more
Tens of thousands more pour into the city’s narrow streets for the day, often from cruise ships, to see sights including St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. A calendar showing the busy days on which Venice will charge day trippers to enter its historic centre between now and July is displayed in front of … Read more
British tourists heading to Tenerife may soon face new fees and regulations, as authorities on the island are still reeling from the massive protest held on the weekend. Tens of thousands of Tenerife residents joined forces on Saturday and marched through the streets of the island’s capital city Santa Cruz to state that the “Canary … Read more
Authorities worldwide are grappling with similar issues: Canada, Australia, Malaysia and Italy are among many countries where rules have been tightened around short-term rentals to protect local communities. Candelaria harbour in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Photo: Shutterstock Minister of Tourism for the Canary Islands Jessica de Leon said enforcement support for the seven islands’ 35 … Read more
Perhaps the most glorious mosque to be found in a non-Muslim-majority country, this one is also very welcoming to tourists. The Grand Mosque of Paris’ towering minaret. Photo: Ronan O’Connell The mosque neighbours the Jardin des Plantes botanical garden, in the Latin Quarter of the 5th arrondissement, in Paris’ inner-south, and costs €3 (US$3.20) to … Read more
Whether it’s beautiful architecture, a breathtaking coastline or historic landmarks, many of the world’s prettiest towns are popular for a reason. UNESCO World Heritage towns are often some of the world’s most visited tourist destinations. However, this can be difficult for the people who live there due to the pressures of overtourism. A Reddit user … Read more
Houses in ruins, a washed-out temple, cracked earth surrounding puddles of water and a deafening silence welcome summer visitors to Kurdi in Goa, western India. Submerged for most of the year, the remnants of the once thriving village, also known as Curdi, re-emerge from receding reservoir waters during the hot summer months to remind visitors … Read more
Then, in a bid to attract culturally sensitive sightseers, the “Renew Your View” campaign was launched to encourage the appreciation of the city through the eyes of locals rather than as part of the mass-tourism phenomenon. These initiatives come on the heels of a ban on cruise ships entering the city centre, a decision that … Read more
“In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of both residents and visitors, Bell County has determined that extraordinary measures must be taken in the form of a local disaster declaration,” the county said in a news release. “Eclipseboro”-branded eclipse viewing glasses are seen before a town hall meeting in Hillsboro, Texas. Photo: TNS … Read more
