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world1 month ago•2 min saved

Kushner-linked resort triggers 14th day of protests in Albania

Thousands in Tirana mark the 14th straight protest against a $4.6 billion Kushner-linked luxury tourism project on a protected Adriatic coast, citing ecological risks to a lagoon and migratory birds. The government defends the plan as a boost to tourism and EU prospects, while protesters call for Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation and early elections. The demonstrations have spread to Albanian communities abroad, with land ownership concerns raised by Greece’s Albanian minority and ongoing court cases over disputed properties.

via Euronews|

#albania #environment #kushner

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Shabeely Resort Inauguration Elevates Horn of Africa as a Regional Gateway

Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti leaders inaugurated Shabeely Resort in Ethiopia’s Somali Region—an aspect of the Dine for Generations plan aiming to boost tourism, expand cross-border trade, and advance regional connectivity as part of a broader push to position the Horn of Africa as an economic hub.

via hiiraan.com|

#cross-border-trade #ethiopia #horn-of-africa

travel-and-tourism6 months ago•5 min saved

Zagreb's Christmas Market Boosts Winter Tourism and Spending

Zagreb's Christmas market, known as Zagreb Advent, has become a major tourist attraction and a symbol of Croatia's efforts to promote year-round tourism, with the city aiming to compete with Europe's top markets by offering diverse, themed venues and attracting visitors from across Europe, contributing significantly to the local economy and tourism growth.

via BBC|

#croatia #european-best-destinations #tourism-development

travel-and-tourism8 months ago•8 min saved

Lombok's Development Sparks Hope and Concerns Over Culture and Environment

Lombok, Indonesia's laidback surfer's paradise, is undergoing rapid development to emulate Bali's success as a tourist destination, leading to economic opportunities but also social and environmental concerns, including evictions and cultural changes.

via BBC|

#bali-fication #evictions #local-culture

travel2 years ago•3 min saved

Bali's Battle Against Overtourism and Waste Pollution

Indonesia's Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, is urging Bali to address the risks of overtourism by focusing on developing quality and sustainable tourism. Bali, the flagship tourism destination in Indonesia, has experienced the negative impacts of tourism on its natural resources, infrastructure, and communities. The government recognizes the need to protect local communities, the environment, and tourists' experiences by implementing measures to combat overtourism. This includes attracting high-end tourists who are willing to pay more for sustainable tourism and stay longer on the island.

via The Bali Sun|

#bali #overtourism #sandiaga-uno