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Amsterdam's Amstel River Walk: A Journey Through History and Art

A walking tour along the Amstel River south of Amsterdam, retracing Rembrandt's footsteps, reveals Dutch landscapes, historical sites, and artistic inspirations, contrasting tranquil countryside with the city's vibrant atmosphere.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Niseko Defies Japan's Ski Industry Decline with Record Snowfall

Despite a recent trend of warming winters and declining skier numbers in Japan, Niseko experienced record snowfall this season due to the La Niña weather pattern and Siberian cold fronts, attracting increased international tourism, particularly from the US, with luxury resorts and amenities contribu...

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Climate Action
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Amsterdam Tightens Short-Term Rental Rules to Combat Overtourism

Amsterdam will limit short-term rentals to 15 nights per year in the Centrum and Pijp neighborhoods starting April 2024, aiming to reduce overtourism after previous restrictions failed to fully resolve the issue, while Airbnb argues this won't solve the problem.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Cyclone Alfred Causes Severe Beach Erosion in Australia

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred severely eroded beaches in NSW and Queensland, removing up to 30 meters of sand; authorities plan to restore tourist beaches, but dune recovery could take years, highlighting the increasing risk of stronger weather events linked to climate change.

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Life Below Water
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Brisbane spared by cyclone thanks to island buffer

Tropical Cyclone Alfred weakened from a category 1 storm to a tropical low after hitting the Bay Islands off Brisbane on Friday night, sparing the city from its full force, though causing significant damage to island businesses.

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Climate Action
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Two Arrested in India for Gang Rape of Israeli Tourist and Local Woman

Two men have been arrested in India for the gang rape of an Israeli tourist and an Indian woman near Koppal, Karnataka, following an attack that left one of the victims' male companions dead. The incident occurred Thursday night near a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Gender Equality
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Markova Noga-Lemes Border Crossing to Reopen After 53 Years

The Markova Noga-Lemes border crossing between North Macedonia and Greece, closed since May 1967, will reopen after a 53-year closure, thanks to a joint project funded by the EU and implemented by UNDP, boosting tourism and trade in the Prespa region.

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Reduced Inequality
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Climate Change Impacts Bavaria's Tourism

Climate change is significantly impacting Bavaria's tourism sector, with shorter winter seasons, increased extreme weather events, and higher adaptation costs. While the longer summer season presents potential, winter tourism generates significantly higher revenue, necessitating a comprehensive year...

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Arrest Made in Murder of Nine Young People in Oaxaca, Mexico

Oaxaca authorities announced the arrest of a suspect in the killing of nine young people from Tlaxcala, whose bodies were found in a car 400km from Huatulco, following their disappearance from the Oaxaca coast in late February; this is one of three mass disappearances in the region in less than a ye...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Sri Lanka Resort Addresses Gender Imbalance in Tourism

Sri Lanka's first women-run resort, Amba Yaalu, located in Dambulla, employs 75 women across various roles to combat gender inequality in the tourism sector, which contributed 2.3% to the economy in 2023, down from 5% in 2018, and aims to boost economic recovery and women's empowerment.

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Gender Equality
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Oakwood Theme Park Closure Highlights Economic Pressures on UK Theme Parks

Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire, Wales, closed on Tuesday due to declining visitor numbers and rising costs, impacting approximately 400 seasonal employees and raising concerns about the wider theme park industry and the local economy.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Two Arrested in India for Gang Rape of Israeli Tourist and Host

Two men were arrested in India on Saturday for the alleged gang rape of an Israeli tourist and her Indian homestay operator in Koppal, Karnataka, on Thursday night after a robbery and assault during a stargazing trip; one of the accompanying male travellers drowned.

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Gender Equality

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