Tourism

Syria Sets Its Sights on Tourism Revival: A Heritage-Fueled Comeback After Years of Conflict

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — As Syria begins to emerge from over a decade of turmoil, officials are focusing on heritage restoration as a means to revive the tourism sector and create jobs. The once-thriving industry, which saw over 8.5 million visitors and generated $6.3 billion in tourism revenues in 2010, has been devastated by years of conflict sparked by a violent response to anti-government protests. Experts believe that if Syria can recapture its prewar tourism figures, the sector could rebound quickly, contributing significantly to economic recovery and reconstruction efforts. This prospect isn’t limited to … Read more

EU Deforestation Law Under Fire as Germany Reassesses Stance Amid New Sustainability Tools in Tourism Sector

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BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Union is facing mounting pressure from eleven member states to reconsider the provisions of its forthcoming deforestation law, designed to eliminate the EU’s contribution to global deforestation. Critics argue that the legislation, which seeks to eradicate deforestation linked to the importation of products like soy, beef, and palm oil, should be revised to accommodate concerns from trading partners, especially Brazil and the United States. The law’s implementation date was previously pushed back to December 2025 amidst these objections. These eleven nations urged the European Commission to simplify the law further … Read more

Canary Islands to Revamp Tourism Rules: New Strategy Aims to Preserve Housing and Curb Excessive Visitor Numbers

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Las Palmas, Spain — In an ambitious move to counter the escalating problem of overtourism, the government of the Canary Islands is proposing sweeping reforms to its tourism policies. These measures seek to preserve local housing availability for residents and maintain the idyllic allure that draws millions of visitors to the archipelago each year. The picturesque Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa, are renowned for their rugged volcanic terrain, verdant forests, and rich cultural heritage. However, the tourism boom in recent decades has begun to strain local resources, inflate housing … Read more

Qatar Tourism Awards Announces Esteemed Jury, Set to Celebrate Industry Excellence this September

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Doha, Qatar — Qatar Tourism has announced the jurors for the upcoming second edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards, set to assess various sectors’ contributions to the country’s tourism landscape from this September. Beyond celebrating local accomplishments, these awards coincide with Doha’s designation as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2023, spotlighting the city on a regional stage. This year’s panel is a tapestry of expertise, featuring prominent figures like Sheikha Alanoud bint Hamad Al Thani of TenX Ventures, notable for her pioneering roles including being the youngest and first female executive at Qatar Financial Centre, … Read more