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Florence’s landmark passageway over Ponte Vecchio reopens to public
FLORENCE: A Renaissance-era raised passageway that connects Florence’s Uffizi Galleries to the Medici’s former residence, Palazzo Pitti, will reopen to…
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‘Disruptive behaviour’: Popular Beijing tourist spots move to ban commercial photographers
A sign displayed at Jingshan Park, which offers panoramic views over Beijing and the Forbidden city, cited official park regulations…
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South Korea braces for hit to tourism amid ongoing political turmoil
POLITICAL TURMOIL Yoon was impeached on Saturday and removed from office over his bid to suspend civilian rule, which saw…
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Spain
Hundreds of sunbeds graffitied in Tenerife in tourism protest
Despite winter closing in on Spain’s tourist resorts, the anti-tourism sentiment shows no sign of slowing. ADVERTISEMENT A wave of…
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Hong Kong’s John Lee sacks tourism and transport ministers in unexpected move
Hong Kong’s leader has fired his tourism and transport ministers, Kevin Yeung Yun-hung and Lam Sai-hung, in an unexpected move,…
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Dolphins around South Korea’s Jeju Island dying from overtourism, pollution, say experts
Like humans, dolphins will suffocate if they do not surface for air within a certain period. When a calf dies…
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Germany
Finland replaces Spain as most powerful European passport
Although Singapore is now in pole position, many European passport holders have impressive freedom of movement. ADVERTISEMENT Singapore has retained…
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Mexico
The local’s guide to Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón
If there’s any place more touristy than Puerto Vallarta’s cruise marina, it’s the city’s Malecón. The mile-long stretch of Pacific…
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Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific in talks to launch direct flights between Tasmania and Asia
SINGAPORE: Tasmania’s government is in talks with Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Cathay Pacific to establish direct flights between the Australian…
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Japan eyes Chinese tram for Mount Fuji
The number of visitors to Japan’s most famous mountain has exploded in recent years and authorities have struggled to reduce…
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