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Record Passenger Trips on China's Railways in First Half of 2024

China's railway system achieved a record 2.24 billion passenger trips in the first half of 2024, a 6.7% increase year-on-year, driven by expanded infrastructure, improved services, and increased cross-border travel, boosting national mobility and economic growth.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Japan Forms Task Force Amid Rising Anti-Foreigner Sentiment

Amid rising public frustration over an increase in foreign tourists and residents, and ahead of Japan's upper house election, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba launched a new task force to address concerns regarding crimes, nuisance behaviors, and misuse of government systems by some foreign nationals.

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Trump Administration Plans Alcatraz Prison Reopening

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited Alcatraz Island Thursday to assess its reopening as a federal prison per President Trump's order, despite $60 million in annual tourism revenue and opposition from San Francisco officials.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Japan Forms Task Force Amidst Rising Anti-Foreigner Sentiment

Facing public frustration over a rising number of foreign tourists and residents, Japan's Prime Minister launched a task force to address concerns about crime, welfare abuse, and resource strain, amid a national election where a nativist party is gaining traction.

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Two Men Found Dead in Same Pattaya Apartment Building

On Thursday, two men—a 54-year-old Australian, Michael Shane Caola, and a 38-year-old Swede—were found dead in separate rooms of the same Pattaya apartment building; police are investigating but haven't established a link between the deaths.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Surge in Solo Travel Creates Challenges for German Hospitality

The number of solo travelers in Germany is at a record high (11.2% of all vacations in 2024, 7.63 million trips), driven by a rise in single-person households (42% in Germany, 35% in the EU), yet the hospitality industry often charges exorbitant surcharges (up to 100%) for single occupancy.

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Reduced Inequality
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Turkey Changes Tourism Worker Rest Day Law, Raising Exploitation Concerns

A new Turkish law allows employers to postpone employees' weekly rest days in the tourism sector, potentially leading to ten-day workweeks, sparking criticism from unions and the opposition over worker exploitation.

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Marina Bay Sands Expands with New \$8 Billion Tower

Moshe Safdie's new 55-floor tower at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands resort, breaking ground on Tuesday, will add 570 hotel suites, luxury retail, and a 15,000-seat entertainment venue, expanding on the resort's 38 million annual visitors and \$1.7 billion in annual spending.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Sargassum Crisis Cripples Caribbean Tourism

A record-breaking 38 million tons of sargassum seaweed is overwhelming Caribbean shores, causing significant economic losses to the tourism industry, environmental damage to coastal ecosystems, and health problems from the decaying seaweed, demanding immediate regional and international action.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Aena Plans 6.5% Airport Tariff Hike in 2026

Aena plans a 6.5% increase in airport tariffs starting March 2026, adding €0.68 per passenger, after the CNMC approved its cost calculations, ending a decade of frozen prices and potentially causing conflict with airlines.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Overtourism Sparks Protests and New Regulations Across Europe

Record-breaking tourist numbers in popular European cities are causing overcrowding and sparking anti-tourism protests, leading to new regulations in places like Portofino and Santorini to manage the influx of visitors and protect local communities.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Climate Change Devastates Spain's Coastline

Rising sea levels, extreme heat, and wildfires are devastating Spain's coastal areas and causing a surge in heat-related deaths, prompting the government to invest heavily in sustainable energy and adaptation measures.

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