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Another Move To Curb Overtourism In Italy: Ban On Check-In Keyboxes In Florence
These keyboxes are often used by platforms like Airbnb as they are convenient for both property owners and guests. They eliminate the need for in-person key exchanges and check-in procedures.
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Artisans Fear Future In Florence "Dying" Due To Tourism
Goldsmith Tommaso Pestelli was evicted from his historic Florence workshop to make way for a luxury hotel, the umpteenth victim of a mass tourism critics say is ravaging the Italian city.
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China Offers Visa-Free Entry To Citizens Of 6 Countries To Boost Tourism
China will temporarily exempt citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia from needing visas when visiting the world's second-largest economy in a fresh move to spur post-pandemic tourism.
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Restaurant In Italy Charges 4 Japanese Students Around Rs 1 Lakh For A Meal. Here's Why
The issue came to the forefront after four Japanese travellers complained about the restaurant. Read on for the details.
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Tourists Caught Damaging Monuments To Be Fined Rs 54 Lakh In Italy
The proposed law, which was promoted by Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano, would utilise these collected fines to pay for repairs and clean-up.
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Top 7 Places To Add To Your Travel Itinerary On Your Next Visit To Italy
Here's a list of the top places to visit in Italy for a blissful holiday amongst the scenic landscapes
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National Tourism Day 2023: 5 Must-Visit Foodie Places In India And Abroad
National Tourism Day: Right from India's Kolkata to Italy in Europe, this list has some of the best foodie places in the world.
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EU Member States Agree Specs for Coronavirus App Interoperability
European Union member states have agreed technical standards for interoperability between smartphone apps that track the risk of coronavirus infections, a step that could help revive travel and tourism, the bloc's Commission said on Tuesday.
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Italy Reopens To Tourists From Europe
Italy reopened to travellers from Europe on Wednesday, three months after the country went into coronavirus lockdown, with all hopes pinned on reviving the key tourism industry as the summer season begins.
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Maldives Reports First 2 Coronavirus Cases, 2 Resort Islands Locked Down
Maldives has curbed movement on several resort islands, authorities said on Sunday, after the country reported its first two cases of coronavirus. There are more than 1,400 people on the island, split equally between guests and staff, according to the tourism ministry.
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If Colosseum Can Be Adopted By Footwear Maker Why Not Taj Mahal: Minister
Tourism Minister K J Alphons today wondered what was the problem in entrusting a private company with the task of restoring the Taj Mahal under the government's Adopt-a-Heritage scheme, if Italy can turn to a footwear firm to restore the 2000-year-old Colosseum in Rome.
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New Exhibition Reveals Secret History Of Rome's Famed Colosseum
Of the six million visitors who flock to the Colosseum each year, how many know that during mediaeval times, it was also the fortress base of a powerful Roman family for over two centuries?
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India intends to extend on-arrival visa for US, UK, 38 others
India intends to extend visa-on-arrival facility to tourists from 40 more countries, including the US, the UK, Canada, Brazil, Australia, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, a move which will make the country a more tourist-friendly destination and promote foreign exchange earnings.
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Rupee crash forces holidaymakers to ditch Italy for Goa
The Indian rupee hit a record low of 68.85 against the dollar on Wednesday - down about 20 per cent for the year - despite multiple attempts by the government to calm investors' concerns. Emerging markets more broadly are being hit by capital outflows in anticipation of a reduction in U.S. monetary stimulus. The rupee recovered some ground on Thurs...
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Why Greek elections can spell doom for the global economy
The outcome of June 17 polls could determine whether Greece sticks with the heavy budget cutting or rejects the fiscal austerity imposed by the rest of Europe.
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Another Move To Curb Overtourism In Italy: Ban On Check-In Keyboxes In Florence
These keyboxes are often used by platforms like Airbnb as they are convenient for both property owners and guests. They eliminate the need for in-person key exchanges and check-in procedures.
-
Artisans Fear Future In Florence "Dying" Due To Tourism
Goldsmith Tommaso Pestelli was evicted from his historic Florence workshop to make way for a luxury hotel, the umpteenth victim of a mass tourism critics say is ravaging the Italian city.
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China Offers Visa-Free Entry To Citizens Of 6 Countries To Boost Tourism
China will temporarily exempt citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia from needing visas when visiting the world's second-largest economy in a fresh move to spur post-pandemic tourism.
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Restaurant In Italy Charges 4 Japanese Students Around Rs 1 Lakh For A Meal. Here's Why
The issue came to the forefront after four Japanese travellers complained about the restaurant. Read on for the details.
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Tourists Caught Damaging Monuments To Be Fined Rs 54 Lakh In Italy
The proposed law, which was promoted by Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano, would utilise these collected fines to pay for repairs and clean-up.
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Top 7 Places To Add To Your Travel Itinerary On Your Next Visit To Italy
Here's a list of the top places to visit in Italy for a blissful holiday amongst the scenic landscapes
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National Tourism Day 2023: 5 Must-Visit Foodie Places In India And Abroad
National Tourism Day: Right from India's Kolkata to Italy in Europe, this list has some of the best foodie places in the world.
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EU Member States Agree Specs for Coronavirus App Interoperability
European Union member states have agreed technical standards for interoperability between smartphone apps that track the risk of coronavirus infections, a step that could help revive travel and tourism, the bloc's Commission said on Tuesday.
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Italy Reopens To Tourists From Europe
Italy reopened to travellers from Europe on Wednesday, three months after the country went into coronavirus lockdown, with all hopes pinned on reviving the key tourism industry as the summer season begins.
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Maldives Reports First 2 Coronavirus Cases, 2 Resort Islands Locked Down
Maldives has curbed movement on several resort islands, authorities said on Sunday, after the country reported its first two cases of coronavirus. There are more than 1,400 people on the island, split equally between guests and staff, according to the tourism ministry.
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If Colosseum Can Be Adopted By Footwear Maker Why Not Taj Mahal: Minister
Tourism Minister K J Alphons today wondered what was the problem in entrusting a private company with the task of restoring the Taj Mahal under the government's Adopt-a-Heritage scheme, if Italy can turn to a footwear firm to restore the 2000-year-old Colosseum in Rome.
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New Exhibition Reveals Secret History Of Rome's Famed Colosseum
Of the six million visitors who flock to the Colosseum each year, how many know that during mediaeval times, it was also the fortress base of a powerful Roman family for over two centuries?
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India intends to extend on-arrival visa for US, UK, 38 others
India intends to extend visa-on-arrival facility to tourists from 40 more countries, including the US, the UK, Canada, Brazil, Australia, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, a move which will make the country a more tourist-friendly destination and promote foreign exchange earnings.
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Rupee crash forces holidaymakers to ditch Italy for Goa
The Indian rupee hit a record low of 68.85 against the dollar on Wednesday - down about 20 per cent for the year - despite multiple attempts by the government to calm investors' concerns. Emerging markets more broadly are being hit by capital outflows in anticipation of a reduction in U.S. monetary stimulus. The rupee recovered some ground on Thurs...
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Why Greek elections can spell doom for the global economy
The outcome of June 17 polls could determine whether Greece sticks with the heavy budget cutting or rejects the fiscal austerity imposed by the rest of Europe.
