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Venice expands its day-tripper tax program in bid to combat overtourism

Venice expands its day-tripper tax program in bid to combat overtourism

  • A UNESCO body decided against putting Venice on its list of cultural heritage sites deemed in danger after the tax was announced
  • Opponents of the day-tripper fee say it has done nothing to discourage tourists from visiting Venice even on high-traffic days
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Maldives ban Israelis to protest Gaza war

Maldives ban Israelis to protest Gaza war

By AFP ·
Saudi Arabia records 89% growth in licensed tourism hospitality facilities

Saudi Arabia records 89% growth in licensed tourism hospitality facilities

By Nadin Hassan ·
How fatal boating incidents, shark attacks cast shadow on Egypt’s tourism

How fatal boating incidents, shark attacks cast shadow on Egypt’s tourism

By Reuters ·
Jordan eases entry regulations to boost tourism and investment

Jordan eases entry regulations to boost tourism and investment

By Arab News ·
Madinah’s licensed hospitality facilities grow by 93%: official data

Madinah’s licensed hospitality facilities grow by 93%: official data

By Reem Walid ·
Mount Fuji hikers to be charged $27 on all trails

Mount Fuji hikers to be charged $27 on all trails

By AFP ·
Saudi Arabia attracted 2.5m sports tourists in last 4 years: Al-Khateeb

Saudi Arabia attracted 2.5m sports tourists in last 4 years: Al-Khateeb

By Nirmal Narayanan  ·
AlUla’s ancient beauty speaks louder than words

AlUla’s ancient beauty speaks louder than words

By Nada Hameed ·
Spanish tourist hotspot Malaga to ban horse-drawn carriages

Spanish tourist hotspot Malaga to ban horse-drawn carriages

By AFP ·
Western tour operators enter North Korea for first time since pandemic

Western tour operators enter North Korea for first time since pandemic

By AFP ·
Green Horizons: Saudi Arabia’s sustainable tourism drive planting seeds for economic growth

Green Horizons: Saudi Arabia’s sustainable tourism drive planting seeds for economic growth

By Reem Walid ·
Special Asir region offering further $5.3bn in investment opportunities: top official  video

Asir region offering further $5.3bn in investment opportunities: top official 

By Reina Takla - Nour El-Shaeri  ·

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