THE NEW TOURISM PROFESSION - TRAVEL PLANNER

Bill Alen -
The travel industry has transformed in recent years. Travelers now seek tailor-made, atypical, or eco-responsible trips rather than mass tourism. ...

MACAU HOTELS SET NEW RECORD WITH 1.28 MILLION GUESTS IN JULY

Dan Rang -
Official figures released by the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) show that Macau's hotel establishments welcomed approximately 1.28 million guests in July, setting a new record. ...

VENICE WILL CHARGE ADMISSION TO VISITORS FROM SPRING 2024

Andrew J. Wein -
The City Council of Venice, located in northeastern Italy and known for its canals, has passed a resolution requiring visitors to pay an entrance fee or an "access contribution." Initially, the fee wi ...

TURKEY EXPECTS AN EXTENDED TOURIST SEASON AND A RECORD NUMBER OF ARRIVALS

Ashley Nault -
Turkey's tourism industry has returned with a record-breaking summer, significantly increasing foreign arrivals, particularly in Mediterranean resorts and Istanbul. The industry is hopeful that this t ...

MORE AND MORE SPANIARDS ARE FED UP WITH MASS TOURISM

Bill Alen -
Despite high inflation, Spain is on track to break its 2019 tourist record with bustling cash registers this year. However, locals are increasingly frustrated with mass tourism. ...