The gorgeous island, well-known for its breathtaking views and sunsets, has come to represent the negative impacts of mass tourism. This choice indicates a larger pattern in Europe, where central tourist locations are turning away more and more tourists. Over the past decade, the number of visitors to Santorini, a gem in the Aegean Sea,
The hospitality industry offers a vibrant and dynamic career path for women. However, navigating this path can come with unique challenges. At Sumo Sushi & Bento, we are dedicated to empowering women and providing them with the tools and opportunities needed for career advancement. Here, I share some personal insights and advice for women pursuing
An airport has completed a £20m project to upgrade its security scanners. Luton Airport, London, has said that passengers will no longer need to remove liquids and electronic items from their bags as they pass through security. All security lanes are equipped with “state-of-the-art body scanners and CT scanner technology” and “next generation security scanners”.
Turks are not the only ones swarming Greece’s islands. Tourists from around the world have flocked to the region in such large numbers that the country is now considering imposing restrictions on cruise ships. Restaurants in some Turkish holiday towns are sitting half-empty in peak tourist season, as many locals find it’s cheaper to holiday
Guilherme Carvalho made his first visit to China this month, and the Italian said one of the main factors behind the trip was the post-pandemic policy to scrap entry permits for some tourists. Previously, all foreign visitors had to go through the onerous process of applying for a Chinese visa. Now, visitors from more than
Walt Disney has unveiled plans to launch a new cruise ship that will set sail from Tokyo starting in fiscal 2028, adding a ninth vessel to the brand’s growing fleet. The new ship, to be modelled after the Wish that is the largest vessel in the group, is a partnership with Oriental Land Company (OLC), the
Egypt withdrew the operating licences of 16 tourism companies and referred them to the public prosecutor, accusing them of being responsible for the deaths of Egyptian pilgrims in Mecca, a crisis unit tasked with addressing the situation has said. Medical and security sources say at least 530 Egyptians died during this year’s Haj pilgrimage to
In India, the tourism industry is experiencing a boom, with adventure tourism leading the charge. As more individuals seek out thrilling travel experiences, adventure tourism is taking center stage. The future of adventure tourism looks promising, with several emerging trends driving its growing popularity. Notable shifts in the adventure tourism sector are largely influenced by
TravelPerk, a hyper-growth global business travel management platform, announced its acquisition of the industry-leading United States company AmTrav, doubling down on its expansion in the US. Both platforms will capitalise on proprietary tech, AI capabilities and expanded resources to further expand in the US – a market valued at $329 billion in business travel spend
Global airlines are launching new flights and expanding schedules in India, betting the South Asian giant will become one of the hottest travel markets over the next decade, airline officials and analysts say. India, among the fastest-growing major aviation markets, took centre stage at the industry’s largest gathering of global airline CEOs and aircraft leasing
