Northern Laos’ Luang Prabang Province welcomed some 1,583,000 tourists in the first nine months of 2024, surpassing its target of 900,000 set for this year. Local news website Lao Pattana News on Tuesday reported Mayor of Luang Prabang city Viengthong…
Venice becomes 1st city in the world to charge day trippers a tourist fee to enter
On Thursday, Venice, Italy became the first city in the world to charge day tourists a fee just to visit its historic canals and other attractions on peak days. The measure is designed to counter over-tourism and mitigate the deleterious…
Sanwo-Olu visits Badagry, highlights tourism potential
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said Badagry has a lot of tourism potential to attract both international and local audiences, and make Lagos State a choice destination for tourists. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this during an inspection tour around…
Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers
Venice is to ban loudspeakers and tourist groups of more than 25 people, in a bid to ease the impact of mass tourism on the Italian city. The new rules will come into effect from June, the city said in…
Lagos tourism sector to witness new era of development – Comissioner
The newly sworn-in Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, says the state tourism sector is about to witness a new era of development never seen before. A statement issued by the ministry on Friday, said…
Peru evacuates hundreds of tourists from Machu Picchu amid widespread violent protests, government crackdown
Hundreds of tourists were stranded at the ancient archeological site of Machu Picchu after Peru’s railway service said protesters sabotaged a portion of the tracking leading back to the capital. The city of Cusco, the former capital of the Incan…
Struggles of a green passport holder — Gbubemi Atimomo
Thoughts on the global mobility of Nigerians There are so many beautiful places in the world, even within Nigeria. I would love to visit as many of these destinations as possible in my lifetime. Many Nigerians would like to see…
Slave history: Senegal govt woos tourists to African renaissance monument in Dakar
Ousseynou Bissichi, Director of Operations, African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, Senegal, has called on Africans to visit the site to enrich their knowledge of slave history. Bissichi said this on Sunday during a tour of the site by some Nigerian…
Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism
Dubai has scrapped its 30% alcohol tax in an apparent bid to boost tourism. It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences – something residents who want to drink at home must have. Dubai has been relaxing laws for…
UN World Tourism Organisation holds conference in Lagos
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) is holding a global conference at the National Arts Theatre, in Iganmu in Lagos State. The conference which is geared towards development and growth of tourism culture and creative industries has Nigeria’s Minister…