'Nature Positive' report is a united vision for nature WTTC, UN Tourism and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance join forces to support Nature Positive Tourism The leading players of Travel & Tourism globally have published a landmark joint report setting out their joint plan to help halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Launched on Earth Day 2024, "Nature Positive Travel & Tourism in Action" is the creation of the high-level 'Nature Positive Tourism Partnership, made up of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance). Developed in collaboration with specialist consultancy ANIMONDIAL, the report is the sector's pledge to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montre...
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New data reveals travelers are spending more on their trips this summer than ever before. Squaremouth.com, the nation's leading travel insurance marketplace, reports that travelers are spending an average of nearly $10,000 on their trips this summer. Squaremouth breaks down the rise in summer travel spending and explains how travelers can protect their trips in 2024. Summer travelers see higher trip costs in 2024 The average summer trip cost is almost $10,000 this year for the first time, marking a 7% increase over 2023 and 14% increase over 2024. This jump in trip cost is largely due to the overall rising cost of travel and inflation. Average summer trip cost & travel insurance premiums by year *Average trip cost data only reflects policies sold with an insured...
Read MoreYour trips abroad, especially to Europe will cost more this year, as countries across Europe look set to increase tourist taxes. Travel insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk have researched the cost of tourist fees for the most popular countries in Europe. Many countries have raised their fees for tourists this year, with visitors to Paris paying up to €14.95 a night, and a 5% charge on room fees in Berlin. Venice has introduced a trial for visitors to pay a €5 entry fee to the city during daytime hours, including additional costs for anyone staying in the city overnight. Manchester has introduced a tourist tax of £1 per night for visitors, which has been successful in funding street maintenance. FILE PHOTO: Tourists walking in a crowded street in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)...
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