TOURISM: MOROCCO DOUBLES ITS ARRIVAL AMBITIONS BY 2030

Tomas Haupt -
In terms of tourism, Morocco is planning again. In the context of the sector recovery after several months of stagnation, the ambitions are clearly displayed. Mrs. Fatima-Zahra Ammor, the Minister of ...

JUDGE DISMISSES AIRBNB'S LAWSUIT AGAINST NEW YORK OVER SHORT-TERM RESTRICTIONS

Gregory Dolgos -
A US judge dismissed Airbnb's lawsuit against New York City over proposed restrictions on short-term rentals. This is a setback for the company as New York is one of its main tourist accommodations ma ...

HOTELS IN LOMBARDY ARE SOLD OUT

Larry Brain -
Lombardy has reported a successful summer season with a desirable return from Chinese tourists. Hotel occupancy in Como and Lake Garda is 83% and 81%, respectively. Milan was also full, with luxury ho ...

RUSSIA EXPECTS 16 MILLION FOREIGN TOURISTS BY 2030

Justin N. Froyd -
In 2023, there was a 3.5% increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting the Russian Federation compared to 2022 despite the ongoing war with Ukraine. The growth is expected to continue this year ...

THE FUTURE OF THE MACAO GAMBLING INDUSTRY

Sara Thopson -
Considering the neighboring regions, the gambling tax in Macao is relatively high. Under the new Gambling Law, which came into force in June, the special tax rate is 35% on gross revenue and 5% for th ...