Tag #Tourism

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China's Visa-Free Policy Opens Doors for Macedonia

Beijing approved a visa-free travel regime for 2025 for nine countries, including Macedonia, symbolizing increased freedom of movement and challenging Europe's tightening border controls; this offers Macedonia significant educational, cultural, economic, and developmental opportunities.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Extended Spring Festival Holiday Fuels Surge in China's Domestic Tourism

China's eight-day Spring Festival holiday (Jan 28-Feb 4), extended by one day, is expected to significantly boost domestic tourism and cultural experiences, with over 80 percent of travelers including family and a 6.7 percent increase in retail sales in dining and travel during the first three quart...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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European Airlines Resume Flights to Tel Aviv After Ceasefire

Following a Hamas attack in October 2023, Israel's tourism industry shut down, but a ceasefire agreement has prompted a resurgence in European air travel to Tel Aviv, with over 1200 weekly flights anticipated by mid-May, exceeding current levels by hundreds.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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B.C. Launches Provincewide Short-Term Rental Registry to Tackle Housing Shortage

British Columbia launched a provincewide short-term rental registry on Monday, requiring registration by May 1st, with penalties for non-compliance starting June 1st, and annual fees ranging from $100 to $600; the goal is to address housing affordability concerns and crack down on illegal operators.

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Reduced Inequality
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Valparaiso's Artistic Resurgence: From Declining Port to Creative Hub

Valparaiso, a Chilean port city, initially prospered as a major trade hub in the late 19th century but declined after the Panama Canal's opening; however, it has recently experienced a resurgence, attracting artists and creatives, transforming into a vibrant hub of artistic expression, particularly ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Madrid's Plaza de Canalejas to Get New Luxury Hotel-Theater Complex in 2027

Madrid's Plaza de Canalejas will see a new luxury hotel-theater complex open in 2027, a €30 million project by Pescaderías Coruñesas involving the renovation of three historic buildings and the Reina Victoria Theater, adding to the city's growing luxury hotel sector.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
spanish.china.org.cn
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China's Spring Festival Travel Rush Exceeds 1 Billion Trips, Fueling Consumption

China's 2024 Spring Festival travel rush (chunyun) has surpassed 1 billion passenger trips by January 22nd, driven by road travel (nearly 80%), with rail travel exceeding 12 million trips daily and over 214 million tickets sold via the official app; this unprecedented migration, expected to reach 2 ...

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Reduced Inequality
zeit.de
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Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Boosting Tourism

Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on January 23, 2024, granting equal rights to same-sex couples and prompting a mass wedding event in Bangkok aiming for over 1000 couples, with the tourism authority planning to leverage this for international LGBTQI+ tourism.

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Gender Equality
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Canary Island Beach Closed Indefinitely Due to Sewage Contamination

On July 3rd, Puerto de la Cruz closed Playa Jardín beach indefinitely due to high Escherichia coli levels, a problem worsening since 2016 due to a sewage pipe leak and potentially an overloaded wastewater treatment plant; the Fiscalía Provincial is investigating.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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China's Chunyun Surpasses One Billion Trips, Boosting Consumption

China's 40-day Spring Festival travel rush (Chunyun) has surpassed one billion trips, with road travel comprising nearly 80%, while the 2025 Chunyun is projected to reach nine billion trips, stimulating consumption across various sectors.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Albania's Luxury Tourism Boom

Albania's formerly communist economy is experiencing a luxury tourism boom, driven by low costs and new high-end hotels from international brands like Marriott and Hyatt, alongside new boutique hotels, attracting investment and changing the country's image.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Anapa Oil Spill Threatens Tourist Season

An oil spill near Anapa, Russia, has raised concerns about the upcoming tourist season due to ecological damage and public health issues; despite cleanup efforts, dead algae, oil traces, and high accommodation prices persist, impacting tourism and prompting concerns among potential visitors.

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