Category: tourism
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Tourism revenue drops in Greece despite sharp summer tourism crunch
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Bank of Greece data showed on Monday that revenues from Greece’s leading tourism industry have failed to keep pace with arrival numbers, even during the annual summer crisis that has raised fears of overtourism. The bank said the number of non-resident arrivals to Greece in the January-August period increased by…
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Sardinia is urging visitors to stay off the beaches and explore the island during the off-season—in a bold move to tackle mass tourism
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The Italian island of Sardinia suffers from a tourism problem. A few seasons ago, it issued regulations to control overcrowding on its world-famous beaches. These restrictions include restricted access, advance reservations and a towel ban. Now, some tourism experts and operators want to expand the island’s image from being a…
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Strong Thai baht hitting exporters and tourism, says central bank By Reuters
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BANGKOK (Reuters) – The rapid rise in the value of the Thai baht is affecting exporters and tourist spending, the Thai central bank said on Monday, adding that the currency was rising due to a weak dollar against strong regional currencies such as the yuan and yen. The baht hit…
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‘It gave us branding, investment, and tourism’
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El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has defended his country’s groundbreaking decision to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, stressing its impact on the country’s global image and economic opportunities. Recently interview In an interview with Time magazine, Bukele highlighted the benefits of Bitcoin (BTC) for El Salvador despite widespread skepticism and…
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Booming Turkish TV drama industry captures hearts and minds worldwide and boosts tourism
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Breadcrumbs Path Links BMW PMN Business Article author: Associated Press Robert Badendick Published on July 12, 2024 • Read for 5 minutes You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article Content ISTANBUL (AP) — Under Turkey’s blazing sun, tourists…