Articles tagged “overtourism”

Cruises

Royal Caribbean CEO’s Premium Push: Better Pricing, Shorter Cruises, Younger Passengers

Royal Caribbean Group's CEO Jason Liberty has a strategy to push his customer base upmarket. Liberty believes there's more willingness among consumers to pay more for premium leisure travel than previously assumed.

Sean O'Neill | 2 weeks ago

Royal Caribbean CEO’s Premium Push: Better Pricing, Shorter Cruises, Younger Passengers

Tourism

Venice to Charge Entry Fees More Often: “The Experiment Worked”

After dipping their toes in the waters of tourist management, Venice's officials are now diving in headfirst with entry fees on 54 days next year. Want to do a quick Instagram tour of St. Mark's Square? That'll be €5, grazie mille.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

Venice to Charge Entry Fees More Often: “The Experiment Worked”

Tourism

Hawaii Governor: Fewer Short-Term Rentals, More Climate Resilience and Sports Tourism

Governor Josh Green sat down with Skift about his vision for Hawaii and Maui's future. Green wants to see Hawaii have more sporting events, fewer short-term rentals, and a more resilient Maui

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

Hawaii Governor: Fewer Short-Term Rentals, More Climate Resilience and Sports Tourism

Short-Term Rentals

Spain’s Malaga to Ban Short-Term Rentals in Over 40 Neighborhoods

Malaga's politicians are aiming to relieve the strain on affordable housing by tightening regulations on short-term rentals. However, given the current popularity of southern Spain, this move could shift the pressure to nearby destinations.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

Spain’s Malaga to Ban Short-Term Rentals in Over 40 Neighborhoods

Tourism

Locals in Spain’s Canary Islands Rally to Limit Tourism

You know how sometimes you go on vacation and think, "Wow, this place is great, I wish I could live here!" Well, it turns out the people who actually live there might be thinking, "Wow, I wish all these tourists would go away."

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

Locals in Spain’s Canary Islands Rally to Limit Tourism

Cruises

Royal Caribbean to Open New Juneau Port After Vote Against Cruise Restrictions

In a recent ballot initiative, Juneau’s residents expressed frustration with cruise tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

Royal Caribbean to Open New Juneau Port After Vote Against Cruise Restrictions
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Tourism

Skift Global Forum Video: Shaping the Future of Heritage Tourism

Careful planning is required to balance a surge in heritage tourism with the delicate responsibility of protecting the historic sites that hold so much appeal. At this year’s Skift Global Forum, Melanie de Souza of the Royal Commission for AlUla discussed the region’s blueprint for sustainable heritage travel in the modern age.

AlUla + Skift | 4 weeks ago

Skift Global Forum Video: Shaping the Future of Heritage Tourism

Tourism

Greek Prime Minister Dismisses Overtourism Fears, Pushes for Off-Peak Growth

Greece's prime minister has dismissed the notion of overtourism being a national problem. Kyriakos Mitsotakis is more focused on improving the country's infrastructure to handle more tourists.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

Greek Prime Minister Dismisses Overtourism Fears, Pushes for Off-Peak Growth

Tourism

America’s Cup Sparks Protests Against Mass Tourism in Barcelona

Barcelona has to convince locals it can adequately balance community needs with being a host for mass tourism events.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

America’s Cup Sparks Protests Against Mass Tourism in Barcelona

Tourism

Bali Tourists Risk 20-Year Jail Sentence for Visa Violations

The intent of Bali’s crackdown on visa violations seems clear. However, its success will depend on how the government can maintain order while making sure that it doesn’t alienate the very tourists and investors it seeks to attract.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

Bali Tourists Risk 20-Year Jail Sentence for Visa Violations