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Saudi Arabia: Omani treks 2,500km for Umrah in Mecca: If you have the will, you can do the impossible, Al Kathiri says
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‘Why should fit young men be dying?’: migrant worker deaths spark concerns over Saudi Arabia World Cup
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Saudi Arabia’s booming hospitality sector to add 320,000 hotel rooms by 2030: Saudi Arabia is projected to have 320,000 new hotel rooms by 2030 across the ...
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Who’s Who: Abdulrahman Abaalkhail, CEO of Dan Co.: Abdulrahman Abaalkhail is the CEO of Dan Co., a Public Investment Fund company dedicated to promoting ...
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Hajj permits start for domestic pilgrims in Saudi Arabia: Eligible pilgrims and Hajj workers are required to get certain vaccinations
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Hiking trail opens in historic Thahlan Mount outside Riyadh: RIYADH: The municipality of Dawadmi, Riyadh province, in collaboration with the Saudi Hiking Trails ...
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Gift of money for a pilgrimage: Can Jobcenter reclaim citizen's allowance?: Pilgrimage to Mecca for over 55,000 euros: A family was able to afford this despite ...
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Financial discipline: FTI wants to pay hoteliers more punctually again: Following the announced takeover by the US investor Certares, the FTI Group has ...
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Makkah medical team saves Pakistani pilgrim after severe heart attack while performing Umrah
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Japan town to put up 2.5m barrier to block view of Mount Fuji: TOKYO: A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo ...
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- Reports of tourists disregarding rules, leaving litter, and climbing roofs for better photos have led to the decision to install a barrier.
- A 8-foot high, 22-yard long mesh net will obstruct the mountain view to address the situation caused by disrespectful visitors.
- Japan is addressing overtourism issues by implementing measures to control unruly tourists and manage record-breaking visitor numbers.
Reinforcement for the management team: Andreas Weber moves from Aldiana to Derpart
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Thailand Pitches to Host Formula One Race to Bolster Tourism: Thailand is staking claim to host a Formula One race, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pitching ...
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Overcrowded Venice introduces first payment charge for tourists: Venice became the world's first city to introduce a payment system for tourists on Thursday in ...
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Quick Glance: Venice: Admission Fee and Overcrowding Mitigation
- Venice introduces entry fee: five euros for day visitors.
- Overtourism damages the city and drives residents away.
- Controversy surrounds new regulation, funding infrastructure.
- Likely future price increases and tiered rates for Venice.
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Sales team: Christina Göhrl moves to Bentour Reisen: The long-standing Öger Tours sales manager is moving to Bentour Reisen. The organizer reports another ...
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Thousands rally in Spain's Canary Islands against mass tourism: Protesters demand curbs on tourists numbers and uncontrolled development in the Spanish ...
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Burden on travel agencies: Obligation for organizers to provide information regarding baggage rules
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Venice begins charging day-trippers to enter city: Venice has begun to charge day-trippers looking to enter the historic Italian city, a world-first intended to ...
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Quick Glance: Venice: Protests Over New 5 Euro Fee for Day-Trippers
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- City aims to reduce overcrowding and restore balance
- Introduces tickets required on specific days and times
- City plans further measures to combat mass tourism
Thailand Extends Longer Visa-Free Stay for Russians Until July to Boost Tourism: Thailand’s cabinet approved a plan to allow Russian tourists who enter the ...
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Visiting Saudi Arabia's AlUla Illustrates the Kingdom's $1 Trillion Tourism Bet
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Dertour Group Manager: Laura Steden joins the Futouris Board: The board of the Futouris initiative has a new member, Laura Steden, Director of Corporate ...
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Venice to make day trippers buy entry tickets from Thursday, a world first: Venice will this week begin requiring day trippers to pay for entry ...
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Quick Glance: New Entry System in Venice
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- A 5 Euro entry fee required on 29 days a year, QR code and ticket necessary.
- Exceptions for locals, children under 14, and specific groups.
- Debates on the plans, criticism of the measures, and approval from hoteliers.
Thailand, Kazakhstan Agree on Visa Waiver Pact to Boost Tourism: Thailand will sign a permanent bilateral visa waiver agreement with Kazakhstan next week ...
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Madinah airport claims top spot in regional ranking : RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah has been awarded the ...
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Citizens' benefit family has to pay back 22,600 euros to the job center for the pilgrimage trip
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12.5 million used Saudi Arabia’s airports via 86,000 flights in Ramadan: Jeddah, hub for Umrah pilgrims, gets lion’s share of passenger traffic with around 5.3m
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Parisians struggle to cash in on Olympic Games rentals: A glut of apartments available in the French capital this summer is pushing down prices
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Nearly 6m perform prayers at Prophet’s Mosque in 1 week: Over 280m pilgrims flocked to the holy site in 2023
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Two Saudi hotels listed in Conde Nast’s Hot List of new openings from the last year
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Relaxation and comfort for explorers on car trips: Going on vacation in a group with a touring car can be extremely pleasant - and by no means boring.
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