Chinese startup starts selling space travel, costs 31.5 million yen per seat, launch scheduled for 2027
According to Reuters, Chinese startup Deep Blue Aerospace plans to launch a space trip in 2027. Started selling 2 tickets. Source link
Italy’s Capri island considers limiting number of tourists per day as a measure against overtourism
According to Reuters, the Italian island of Capri is considering plans to limit the number of tourists arriving each day by reducing the frequency of ferry services. During peak season,…
Approximately 10,000 people gather in large-scale anti-overtourism demonstration in Spain’s Canary Islands, condemning ‘unsustainable’ policies
Reuters reports that around 10,000 people gathered at a demonstration against overtourism in Spain's Canary Islands. Protest organizers condemned tourism authorities' "unjust and unsustainable" development model. Source link
Europe postpones introduction of biometric immigration screening system for non-EU citizens, Germany, France, Netherlands unable to prepare in time
According to Reuters, the European Union has postponed the introduction of a new biometric immigration system for non-EU citizens that was scheduled to be introduced on November 10, 2024. Germany,…
Spain will begin collecting data on foreign travelers from December to improve safety, with no changes to entry procedures
According to Reuters, starting in December 2024, Spain will implement a new law to collect data on international travelers in order to improve public safety. Travelers will still be able…
China’s long holiday “National Day” brings tourists to domestic tourist destinations, Thailand is popular for overseas travel
Reuters reports on the trends of Chinese tourists during the National Day holidays. With the real estate crisis and job insecurity lingering, and economic growth slowing, the number of tourists…
As China celebrates its long national holiday, people looking to save money tend to choose nearby destinations, and airline ticket prices may drop.
Reuters reports that experts believe that China's National Day holiday, which begins on October 1, 2024, will not lead to an increase in travel spending due to the slowdown in…
US passport renewal applications can now be made online from September 18th
Starting September 18, 2024, U.S. citizens will be able to apply for passport renewals online, a senior U.S. government official said on the 17th. Source link
Greece to halt new private lodging permits in central Athens, raise taxes and offer financial incentives for switching to long-term rentals
According to Reuters, on September 16, 2024, the Greek government will suspend new permits for private lodgings in three central Athens districts for at least a year. It will also…
Anti-tourism sentiment grows in popular European cities; residents demonstrate frequently this summer; search for solutions continues
Reuters reports on the growing anti-tourism movement in Europe. The main cause of dissatisfaction among local residents is the bad manners of tourists. Due to the influence of social media,…