MEXICO’S MILD COVID-19 POLICIES PAY OFF FOR THE TOURISM INDUSTRY

Cecilia Garland -
Tourism activity has established itself as a powerful engine in Mexico's economy and development since it rose from 17th to ninth place in foreign exchange capture in 2021. Last year, 28 billion dolla ...

CARNIVAL IN BRAZIL SHOULD EARN OVER US $ 1.7 BILLION IN TOURISM

Pat Hyland -
With the covid-19 pandemic behind us, the Carnival weekend, one of the main dates for national tourism, is expected to reach BRL 8.18 billion (over US $ 1.7) this year, according to an estimate by the ...

BELGIUM: BICYCLE TOURISM CONTINUES TO GROW IN POPULARITY

Nik Fes -
In Europe more and more tourists are getting on their bikes for short or long trips, driven by the desire for more sustainable travel. In Belgium, cycle routes and certified accommodation are multiply ...

MAURITIUS TOURISM: FIGURES OF DISCORD

Samuel Dorsi -
Tourists did not rush to the gate when the Mauritius borders were partially reopened on July 15. With approximately 1,500 reservations until the end of September in the 14 hotels that were opened in M ...

OVERTOURISM: ATHENS' ACROPOLIS FALLS VICTIM TO ITS OWN SUCCESS

Michael Trout -
The Acropolis in Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is being overrun by tourists to the point where experts call for measures to stem the flow of travelers. The image is often the same: on the cobb ...