Browsing: tourism economy
Amsterdam has long wanted to keep ‘nuisance’ tourists away. First, it banned new hotels and now, it plans to ban cruises
By Press Room
Amsterdam is fed up with its tourist deluge. The Dutch city attracts all types of visitors—whether they’re coming to party…
‘Overtourism’ crackdown enters Iceland as the country plans new measures to prioritize locals over hot spring-obsessed visitors
By Press Room
Home to hot springs and volcanos, Iceland has wanted to lure tourists with its stunning natural attractions. This set off…
Alaskans are seeking a respite from thousands of tourists who cruise the panhandle region
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A new agreement between Alaska’s capital city and major cruise lines seeks to cap the daily number of cruise ship…
Wealthy travelers seeking sun, sand, and luxury are flocking to the Caribbean paradise next to Haiti, where armed gangs dominate
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The Dominican Republic is having a moment. Ten million tourists a year are flocking to its beaches, helping drive one…
Iceland’s glorious mountains, hot springs and glimpses of the Northern Lights have made it a bucket-list destination for tourists across…