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Central Australia tourism operators report slump in drive market, as NT government reveals new revitalisation plan
1 year, 1 month ago

Central Australia tourism operators report slump in drive market, as NT government reveals new revitalisation plan

ABC  

The Northern Territory's newly appointed tourism minister claims there is a strategy in place to revitalise Central Australia's tourism industry, which is continuing to haemorrhage millions of dollars in lost visitation. Key points: Central Australian tourism is continuing to struggle, as the drive market lags behind Some businesses have reported a drop in bookings of up to 50 per cent …

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Greece caps Acropolis tourists at 20,000 a day to combat overtourism
1 year, 3 months ago

Greece caps Acropolis tourists at 20,000 a day to combat overtourism

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. These new entry limits came into effect on 4 September 2023 for a trial period, before they will permanently come …

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The English historic sites that saw a HUGE boom in visitor numbers in 2022, from Cornwall to York
1 year, 10 months ago

The English historic sites that saw a HUGE boom in visitor numbers in 2022, from Cornwall to York

Daily Mail  

England’s rich history is proving an irresistible draw for travellers. The charity reveals: ‘Outside, there are over 60 acres of riverside parkland with restored gardens and woods and even a nine-pin bowling alley.’ Mount Grace Priory in North Yorkshire – visitor numbers up 47 per cent Mount Grace Priory in North Yorkshire was home to hermitic monks in the Middle …

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Croatia forgets overtourism worries, for now
2 years, 1 month ago

Croatia forgets overtourism worries, for now

Hindustan Times  

With medieval old towns, gorgeous natural parks and more than one thousand islands, it's no surprise that Croatia is a popular tourist destination. Record visitor numbers In 2019, Croatia welcomed a record 17.4 million tourists, with the island-hopping route between the Dalmatian coastal cities of Split and Dubrovnik proving especially popular. "Not all cruise companies in Croatia are at full …

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Climate change: Tourist destinations under threat
2 years, 5 months ago

Climate change: Tourist destinations under threat

Hindustan Times  

If you want to see firsthand the impact of climate change, take a trip to Es Trenc, one of Mallorca's finest beaches. The longest natural beach on Mallorca, Playa Es Trenc, is steadily becoming narrower Record visitor numbers, vanishing beaches "We are seeing large-scale land loss in the Mediterranean region," says Thomas Dworak, who coordinated a Federal Environment Agency study …

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Tourist numbers slump to Far West NSW with Sydney's COVID crisis
3 years, 5 months ago

Tourist numbers slump to Far West NSW with Sydney's COVID crisis

ABC  

Tourism groups in Far West NSW say visitor numbers have slumped with Sydney's COVID crisis, which highlights their reliance on the east coast for business. Key points: Chair of Menindee Tourism Association says visitor numbers are at their worst since March 2020 The Menindee publican says from 100 lunches a day in June ago, they now make about five Broken …

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RFDS feels the pinch as Sydney lockdown causes drop in regional tourism, fundraising
3 years, 5 months ago

RFDS feels the pinch as Sydney lockdown causes drop in regional tourism, fundraising

ABC  

The Royal Flying Doctor Service says a marked drop in visitors to its New South Wales tourist attraction due to the COVID-19 lockdown is having a severe impact on its fundraising capability. Key points: The RFDS Visitor Experience saw a 65 per cent drop in tourism numbers during the winter school holidays One Mudgee caravan park has seen steady visitor …

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Luxury accommodation books out in WA's north, as locals holiday at home with cash saved for overseas
3 years, 9 months ago

Luxury accommodation books out in WA's north, as locals holiday at home with cash saved for overseas

ABC  

High-end accommodation providers in WA's north say they are selling out, giving the industry some confidence that West Australians are spending up big on local holidays, with overseas adventures off the cards. Key points: With international borders still closed, luxury accommodation providers in WA's north are booking out More people have been visiting Christmas Island since the pandemic began But …

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Vietnam zoo turns to donations, growing food to survive coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 4 months ago

Vietnam zoo turns to donations, growing food to survive coronavirus pandemic

India Today  

As visitor numbers slump during the pandemic, Vietnam's oldest zoo has scrambled to survive, such as holding fundraising drives, cutting pay and growing fruit and vegetables to feed the animals. The more than 150-year-old zoo in Vietnam's commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City saw visitor numbers dwindle by March as the coronavirus outbreak unfolded. "Since we don't know when …

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