Tag #Tourism

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corriere.it
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Venice's Economic Divide: Wealth Concentration and Unequal Access

An Italian article discusses the economic inequalities in Venice, highlighting the contrast between the vast wealth generated by events like Jeff Bezos' wedding (€1 billion estimated) and the struggles of local businesses and the healthcare system, exacerbated by foreign investment extraction and lo...

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Crete Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Over 1,000

A wildfire near Ierapetra, Crete, forced the evacuation of over 1,000 people on Thursday, with 230 firefighters and air support battling the blaze amid strong winds; damage to homes and hotels is reported, and approximately 5,000 tourists have left southeastern Crete.

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20% Bias Score

Climate Action
zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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The Sound of Music" at 60: Oscar Wins and Enduring Tourism Impact

The Sound of Music", celebrating its 60th anniversary, won five Oscars in 1966 and significantly impacts Salzburg tourism, though its popularity varies across nations.

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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
nytimes.com
🌐 60% Global Worthiness
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Pet Crocodiles in Australia's Northern Territory: A Unique Cultural Phenomenon

In Australia's Northern Territory, the unique cultural acceptance of risk and connection to the region's wildlife has led to a surprising trend: people keeping crocodiles as pets, despite the inherent dangers; this practice is also a major tourist draw, boosting the local economy.

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40% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
theguardian.com
🌐 35% Global Worthiness
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Eight Must-See Destinations in Northeast Brittany

Northeast Brittany offers eight diverse destinations, including Saint-Malo's historic walled town, Cancale's renowned oyster farms, and Mont-Saint-Michel Bay's dramatic tides, all easily accessible by car, bike, or foot via well-established networks.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
cincodias.elpais.com
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Spring Hotels Acquires Mare Nostrum Resort in Record €430 Million Deal

Spring Hotels purchased the Mare Nostrum Resort in Tenerife from Brookfield for €430 million, the largest Spanish hotel asset transaction ever, adding over 1,000 rooms to their portfolio and marking significant growth.

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28% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
us.cnn.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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National Park Staffing Crisis Amid Record Visitation

America's national parks are experiencing record-high visitation while facing a 24% drop in full-time staff since the start of the year, leading to reduced services, safety concerns, and worries about the long-term impact on park maintenance and preservation.

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56% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Superyacht Boom: Post-Pandemic Surge in Luxury Vessel Construction

Post-pandemic, the superyacht industry boomed, with 1,203 new superyachts built or ordered in 2023—a record high—as the wealthy sought safer, more private travel options; Italy leads in construction, earning €8.3bn in 2023.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nrc.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Climate Change Impacts Dutch Summer Travel

On July 2nd, numerous flights departed from Schiphol Airport to various destinations, including multiple Greek islands and Spain, coinciding with the start of the southern Netherlands' summer holidays; however, climate concerns are influencing travel choices, as 55% of 2000 surveyed ANWB respondents...

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32% Bias Score

Climate Action
kathimerini.gr
🌐 55% Global Worthiness
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Athens' Negative Tourist Reviews Highlight Infrastructure and Urban Decay Issues

Negative tourist reviews criticize Athens' infrastructure, comparing it to Middle Eastern cities due to dilapidated buildings, graffiti, and problematic public spaces, impacting its image and potentially its economy.

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56% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Spain's Tourist Apartment Registry Shows Low Compliance

Spain's new European tool to control tourist apartments, launched July 1st, 2024, shows only 46% compliance, with Madrid at 10%, highlighting enforcement challenges and potential impacts on the housing market.

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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Northern Ireland's Housing Crisis Exacerbated by The Open

The Open golf tournament's economic benefits are offset by exacerbating Northern Ireland's housing crisis, as evidenced by a mother facing homelessness due to her rental property's conversion into a holiday let; this highlights the need for increased local authority powers to regulate short-term ren...

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52% Bias Score

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