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Thailand is now welcoming Indians with open arms, but are its drought-hit islands really prepared for a tourism influx?

Thailand's tourism sector has been strategically easing visa regulations to attract visitors from k…

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Karnataka to go Goa way and allow alcohol sales in coastal cities to lure tourists

Plans include extended beach access and installment of additional lighting for safety. A facilitati…

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An Italian town that offered $1 homes was transformed by an influx of remote workers and tourism

The one-euro home initiative, launched in Mussomeli in 2017, led to an influx of remote workers and…

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“Please do not photograph our homes!” plead Goa’s homeowners

This relentless influx of visitors has transformed a once peaceful neighbourhood in Goa into a nois…

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Visiting New Zealand just got more expensive as the country triples tourism fee

In October, New Zealand will triple foreign tourist entry fees to fund tourism and conservation eff…

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Greece is in the middle of an anti-cruise rebellion, with locals complaining about over-tourism and trashed streets

Popular tourist destinations in Greece, including Athens and Santorini, are struggling with overcro…

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'Twilight' put Forks, WA, on the map. Now, local residents want to put an end to the 'vampire tourism' boom.

Locals say some fans of the series "go hunting vampires in the woods" and try to "walk into" Forks …

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Planning a Thailand trip? You won’t even need to apply for a visa anymore! Here’s why

Indian tourists can now add another perk to their Thailand travel itinerary: a visa-free entry to t…

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Tourists won't stop visiting a forbidden WWII-era landmark even as it's being destroyed due to over-tourism

The popular Haiku Stairs in Hawaii, featured on TikTok and Instagram, made the location even more p…

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A Death Valley hotel almost shut down — but an influx of 'extreme heat tourists' have helped it survive

While heat waves and wildfires threaten tourist economies around the globe, record-breaking tempera…

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An Alaska helicopter tour company says it's seen a 250% surge in business compared to 2019 as an influx of tourists travel to the state

Alaska Helicopter Tours is no stranger to the labor shortage, and its biggest hurdle during the tra…

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Puerto Rico's generous tax breaks and stunning beaches are attracting an influx of crypto entrepreneurs: report

Crypto enthusiasts are increasingly moving to Puerto Rico. Under Act 60, residents do not have to p…

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El Salvador's bitcoin bullishness has spurred a tourism boom since the country adopted it as legal tender, top minister says

A top El Salvador minister said that tourism has jumped more than 30% since the nation's adoption o…

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'Gringo go home:' Posters in Puerto Rico compare crypto millionaires Logan Paul and Brock Pierce to colonizers as the island's cost of living soars

"This is what our colonizers look like," posters with photos of millionaires Logan Paul and Brock P…

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Airbnb reveals international bookings are up 44% after the US reopened its borders to foreign travelers, as pent-up demand fuels travel recovery

The return of global travelers is expected to be a major economic boost for industries like tourism…

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Venice has hired armed guards to control tourist overcrowding as the city faces pre-pandemic visitor numbers

According to CNN, boat workers requested that armed guards patrol key tourist spots amid reports of…

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Maui is trying to make it more expensive to visit as Hawaii continue to be slammed with visitors

Maui officials say the island is slammed with tourists, and now they're rushing to implement a high…

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