Tourism

Pioneering the Future of Tourism Education - The Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality

The unveiling of the Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality in Qiddiya, showcases the country’s innovative strides in tourism education. Blending rich Saudi heritage with modern educational approaches, key figures like His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb emphasize its global impact

Will an entry fee save Venice from death by tourism?

From 2024, Venice will charge day-trippers a €5 (Rs 439) fee as part of an attempt to better manage the flow of visitors. But some have expressed doubts about whether the fee – the price of a coffee or an ice cream – will be enough to dissuade tourists from travelling to this ancient city

How climate change is causing tourists to rethink when and where they travel

Does it still make sense to visit Italy in July, despite high temperatures, large crowds and minimal air conditioning? Travellers are encountering many weather surprises – from wildfires in Europe to knee-deep mud at Burning Man, forcing them to rethink when and where they travel

Venice avoids UNESCO world heritage downgrade: Why some aren't happy

Venice, the Italian city, has been in UNESCO's sights because of risk stemming from mass tourism and rising water levels. However, at its annual meeting in Riyadh, the world agency decided against a downgrade

Venice to start charging for entry next year. Here's all we know

Starting in the spring of 2024, visitors over the age of 14 who aren't staying the night will have to pay five euros (~Rs 445) to enter the floating city, Venice, on busy days. This is not a permanent move, and the city council has committed to a 30-day 'experiment'

In Naya Kashmir and J&K tourism circuits, Gurez valley is craving attention and finesse

The valley is littered with history, breathtaking picturesque places, peaks, waterfalls, camping, trekking, and everything that Switzerland and the Alps can boast off or offer at exuberant prices

Wrong Paradise: Philippines tourism video ‘accidentally’ takes viewers on global adventure

The agency responsible for creating the video has issued an apology for the error, acknowledging that footage from Thailand, Indonesia, and Dubai was mistakenly used

Unique city image, branding, and slogans can boost Indian local tourism industry

Establishing city branding with unique features, targeting major tourist sources for accurate promotion, and adopting comprehensive and intensive promotion are the keys to the growth of tourism as a livelihood

Barbecue craze in China's Zibo: Can street vendors provide push to the economy?

Tourists have been flocking to Zibo, a little-known industrial city in China’s eastern Shandong province, for the last few months to try the local barbecue. Following this and amid rising urban unemployment, the government is now encouraging its youth to become street vendors

Explained: How important is the Royal Family for British tourism?

While the royal family is certainly associated with the international perception of Britain, this does not tell us whether a reigning royal family is required for tourism