ar2008853@gmail.com Thousands of people in Mallorca, a popular tourist island in Spain, recently held a protest against “over-tourism”. The protesters believe the current level of tourism is harming the island. Organizers estimated around 50,000 people participated, while police reported a lower number of around 12,000. Protesters carried signs with messages like “Your paradise, our nightmare” and … Read more
Barcelona will raise the tourist tax for cruise ship passengers visiting the city for short durations, typically less than 12 hours. The current tax is €7 (£6) but the exact increase hasn’t been announced yet. The reason behind this tax increase is to manage the impact of mass tourism on the city. Mayor Jaume Collboni … Read more
Holland America Line has introduced a “Save on Sunshine” offer for winter cruises. This promotion provides discounts on various Caribbean itineraries, from September 2024 to April 2025. It includes discounts of up to 40 percent, free prepaid crew appreciation & 50% reduced deposits. The deal includes options for 4 to 58 days cruises that include … Read more
On July 19, 2024, a global IT issue with Microsoft’s Azure cloud service caused major problems for air travel and other industries. Passengers at Hong Kong International Airport were advised to arrive 3 hours early due to manual check-in processes. Usage of different programs and services under the Office 365 applications was interrupted, and it … Read more
America’s national parks not only offer beautiful views, but they are also a necessary source of protection and conservation of America’s natural and biological wealth. With over 400 sites under the National Park Service, including 63 major parks, these areas protect the ecosystems, wildlife, and historical milestones. These parks are visited by millions of people … Read more
Copenhagen has started a new program called “CopenPay” to make tourism more eco-friendly. Starting from July 15, 2024, this program encourages travelers to engage in environmentally friendly behaviors like cycling, using public transport as well as joining the clean-up efforts. The rewards for such activities include free museum tickets, kayak rentals, and meals. Individuals who … Read more
World Travel Market (WTM) London is a premier annual travel event. It’s considered as one of the most important three days in the tourism industry’s annual calendar. WTM London is an international platform for individuals to discuss the tourism industry. It is a place where travel professionals can meet and do business. The event covers … Read more
Disney is teaming up with Oriental Land Co. (OLC), the operator of Tokyo Disneyland, to launch a brand new Disney cruise line in Japan. The new cruise line is expected to set sail by early 2029. Oriental Land Co. will be building & operating the Disney-branded cruise business. The ship will be a sister ship … Read more
The record-breaking amount of travelers is expected after the recent 4th of July holiday weekend in the US. AAA estimated that over 70 million people traveled at least 50 miles away from home, which is higher than the figures recorded in 2023 and 2019. And the majority of these travelers were expected to be on … Read more
Mesopotamia (Region in Iraq), is often referred to as the “Cradle of Civilization,” and consists of some archaeological sites that can give a historical insight into the oldest and most distinctive societies of world history. Five Historical Sites in Mesopotamia: 1) Ur: Ur was one of the five large Sumerian city-states in the ancient Near … Read more
