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• World Bank suspends Tanzania tourism project over human rights abuses allegations

  The USD 150 million Resilient Natural Resource Management for Tourism and Growth Project (REGROW) was set up with the aim of improving the management of natural resources and tourism assets in southern Tanzania, according to the World Bank. But the Oakland Institute, a US-based think tank, raised allegations last year of forced evictions and rights abuses against communities living near Ruaha national park, which the government is planning to expand as part of the scheme.

  

• US travel sector faces long wait for China tourism to hit 2019 highs

  China gradually began lifting travel-related restrictions from January 2023 and fully lifted group tour restrictions in August last year, but the resultant rise in Chinese arrivals to nearly 1.1 million remains 60 per cent below 2019 levels, according to data from the U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO).

  

• Malaysia plans Southeast Asia's largest integrated circuit design park

  Malaysia is aiming to turn Kuala Lumpur into a regional digital hub, with the goal of being among the top 20 countries in the global startup ecosystem index by 2030. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the proposed integrated circuit design park was part of Malaysia's efforts to move beyond backend chip assembly and testing and into high-value front-end design work.

  

• After Venice, this popular Italian destination plans to charge a tourist fee

  The initiative comes as overtourism is on the rise in some of Italy's most popular locations. Lake Como attracts more than one million tourists per year, making it one of the most visited destinations in Italy, and while it surely benefits the economy, it creates a problem for local residents.

  

• India allows 'revocation order' for Goans with Portuguese citizenship to apply for OCI cards

  The MEA memorandum dated April 4 said, "The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to accept 'revocation certificate' as an alternative document in lieu of 'surrender certificate' in case of Indian nationals hailing from the erstwhile Portuguese territories in India, who have acquired Portuguese nationality as per Portuguese Nationality Law."

  

• 'India becoming a convenient hub for travel between SE Asia & Middle East'

  "India needed an airline that will provide affordable travel for many of us and the net result we can see. Even now we see India really moving forward with a lot more speed on infrastructure development. We have about 140 operating airports now and that would become 220 by 2030. We are seeing a huge increase in regional travel," Sumantran, an IIT-Madras alumni, said.

  

• Thousands protest against over-tourism in Spain's Canary Islands

  The protests started at noon on Saturday (11:00 GMT), and an estimated 57,000 people participated, according to reports in Spanish media that cited the central government's emissary in the islands. The demonstrators waved flags, as they crowded the streets of the main towns on each of the seven islands in the archipelago, holding signs with messages like "A moratorium on tourism," according to Al Jazeera.

  

• AVIAREPS celebrates 30 years of business

  What started as a vision to assist airlines, destinations, and hospitality brands in expanding their global footprint has evolved into a multifaceted organisation serving diverse industries, including aviation, tourism, hospitality, food & beverage, mobility, lifestyle, retail, tourism attractions, trade promotion, and more. As AVIAREPS embarks on its next chapter, the company remains committed to fostering innovation, driving growth, and delivering exceptional value to its clients and partners.

  

• Why Saudi Arabia is making a high-risk $1 trillion bet on tourism

  In Arabic, AlUla means “glory,” and the kingdom ­envisions a lot for this historical region, which is the size of New Jersey. It will become one of the world’s great tourist attractions—in the words of Melanie de Souza, AlUla’s top marketing official, a destination for “luxe seekers, wanderlust nomads, intrepid voyagers and silver foxes.”

  

• Amsterdam bans new hotels in fight against mass tourism

  A new hotel in Amsterdam city can only be built if another hotel closes, if the number of sleeping places doesn't increase, and if the new hotel will be better, for example more sustainable. However, the rule does not apply to new hotels that had already secured a permit in Amsterdam.

  

• Japan Tourism appoints AllKnown Marketers as India Representative

  This partnership aims to bolster Travel Trade and PR initiatives, marking a significant step in Japan's efforts to enhance tourism from India. ​​AllKnown Marketers will spearhead strategic marketing and communications efforts to attract Indian travellers and position Japan as a sought-after destination for experiential journeys. Affiliated with the Japan Tourism Agency, JNTO functions as the government bureau of tourism, with a global network promoting tourism and event services in Japan.