There’s a new sheriff in San Francisco, but he doesn’t work in law enforcement. One of America’s Most Disgusting Cities says it knows exactly what is hampering this once iconic jewel — bad press. That’s right, everything you hear about San Francisco is a media exaggeration of the reality on the ground. Scott Beck, …
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Files Motion to Dismiss Disney’s Countersuit, Says Disney ‘Has Unclean Hands’
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has filed a new motion to dismiss Disney’s countersuit in state court, as well as an additional document that claims the company has “unclean hands.” Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Files Motion to Dismiss Disney’s Countersuit In this new motion, CFTOD claims Disney’s counterclaims “fail as a …
Sober travel: A global tourism trend but a way of life for some
CNN — Alison Sinclair’s trip to Turks and Caicos was supposed to be one of the best times of her life. But while on an island getaway with her best friend, she skipped beach time and swimming in favor of the bar, getting so drunk every day that she alienated her friend and they …
In Praise Of Food Tourism
Good parents take their kids to the theater or a museum to get culture. I took mine to eat wings. This just-ended summer break was the worst ever in the McKenna household when it came to doing summer-break things. We didn’t leave D.C. at all. Part of our inertia was unavoidable. Scholastic sports have …
As Amsterdam bows out, what will be the new capital of cannabis tourism?
Amsterdam has dominated cannabis tourism for 40 years, but now it’s stepping back from this multibillion-dollar industry, creating opportunities for emerging marijuana destinations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. New rules in the Dutch city’s central tourist area limit alcohol sales, require bars to close earlier, and impose a €100 ($107) fine for public …
Switzerland | A popular Netflix series brings a wave of tourism to a small village
(Iseltwald) “I finally realized my dream! ” raves Isabel Palijon, looking at the small wooden pier, which overlooks turquoise water. The Swiss Alps in the background make the picture even more idyllic. Posted at 7:00 a.m. Nina LARSON France Media Agency This pier is the main reason why the 38-year-old Filipino tourist traveled 11,000 kilometers …
Tourism: “We have always been confronted with the heat and the problem of sustainable water management”
How many visitors are attracted by the travel themes offered by PortAventura World? On 105 hectares bordering the Mediterranean, near Barcelona, Spain, PortAventura World offers families and young people a unique setting where adventure, dreams and emotion are kings. It is the resort with the largest number of theme parks in Europe: from China to …
Thailand on the cusp of a new era of tourism prosperity in 2025
20 Thailand’s tourism recovery will be complete in 2025, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) confidently predicted on Thursday, May 1. TAT officials spoke about the future of tourism in the country at ‘Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2023’, a business-to-business tourism fair held from May 31 to June 2 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention …
Slow tourism: 5 road trips for cycling enthusiasts
For decades, the bicycle rode in a two-dimensional universe. That, utilitarian, of rural and urban dwellers who made it a means of transport between point A and point B. And that, sporty, of pro or amateur cyclists, lovers of the dancer or the peak of speed, who straddled their mount to earn a living, shopping …
[Tribune] Talking about sustainable tourism in 2023 is not enough
Tourism is picking up again in France and North American travelers will be numerous this summer in Europe. Tourism stakeholders have the responsibility to do everything possible to promote conscious and responsible tourism and there are useful methods for uniting the stakeholders of a destination around this objective. Talking about sustainable tourism is nonsense, because …