Tag #Tourism

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European Hotels Sue Booking.com for Antitrust Violations

Hotels across Europe are collectively suing Booking.com for billions of euros, alleging that its best-price clauses violated EU competition laws between 2004 and 2024, restricting hotels' pricing freedom and market competition; Booking.com denies these claims.

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Reduced Inequality
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New Zealand to Charge Tourists for Access to Natural Sites, Ease Conservation Regulations

New Zealand plans to charge international tourists NZ$20-40 to access popular natural sites from 2027, generating NZ$62 million annually for site upkeep, while simultaneously easing regulations on conservation land to boost economic growth, sparking criticism from environmental groups.

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Life on Land
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Harz Tourism Seeks More Funding from Lower Saxony

The Harz tourism industry in Lower Saxony, Germany, is requesting increased state funding due to bureaucratic delays and funding disparities compared to neighboring states, impacting infrastructure development and accessibility.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Scarborough Sea Pool Campaign Gains Momentum

A campaign is underway in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, to build a free, public, three-sided seawater pool at South Bay's Children's Corner, aiming to revitalize sea swimming in the town and boost tourism, with a community group leading the effort and facing fundraising challenges.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Greece Remains Steadfast in Israel Partnership Despite Rising Tensions

Despite European condemnation of Benjamin Netanyahu, Greece's strategic alignment with Israel remains firm due to shared regional interests and access to US influence, though this is challenged by anti-Semitic incidents impacting Israeli tourism and delays to defense projects.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Hesse's Hospitality Industry Faces Revenue Losses Due to Erratic Summer Weather

Erratic summer weather in Hesse, Germany, since May 2025, caused significant revenue losses for hotels and restaurants, particularly those dependent on outdoor seating, with smaller businesses and rural areas disproportionately affected; a nationwide trend shows a 4.6 percent decrease in real revenu...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Lithuania's Secret Soviet Missile Base Now a Popular Tourist Attraction

Lithuania's Blockstine missile base, a secret Soviet facility hidden within Žemaitija National Park, housed R-12 Dvina missiles targeting NATO and attracted 35,000 visitors in 2024 after its transformation into a Cold War museum.

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Fewer Athenians Vacationing This Summer Due to Economic Crisis

Amidst Greece's economic crisis and inflation, fewer Athenians are leaving the city for summer vacations, impacting businesses and altering typical summer patterns, as confirmed by Eurostat data and surveys.

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Reduced Inequality
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Harz Tourism Seeks More Funding from Lower Saxony

The Harz region's tourism industry in Lower Saxony requests more financial support and streamlined processes from the state government to improve infrastructure and overcome funding disparities with neighboring states.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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China's 'Cooling Economy': Growth Amidst Heatwave Inequality

Amidst soaring temperatures exceeding 40°C in several Chinese cities, the government launched a 'cooling economy' initiative, promoting tourism and energy-efficient appliances to counter heatstroke while boosting economic growth, revealing growing social inequalities.

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Climate Action
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The History of Holidays: From Roman Postcards to Mass Tourism

Organized holidays for the general public started in 1841 with Thomas Cook's excursion, but the wealthy have traveled for leisure for millennia; the Bank Holiday Act of 1871 further increased access.

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Greek PM to Address Economic and Social Issues at Upcoming DEF

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis concluded a brief vacation and will return to Athens on Monday to focus on the upcoming Thessaloniki International Fair (DEF), where he plans to address economic and social issues, including the housing crisis and demographic decline.

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