Sebrae elabora plano estratégico e de ação para candidatura de geoparque, focando em governança, sustentabilidade e geoturismo. O objetivo é o reconhecimento internacional pela Unesco, promovendo desenvolvimento territorial e oportunidades econômicas.
Hong Kong introduces real-name reservations for Po Pin Chau trail to prevent scalping and no-shows, considering ballot systems and potential future fees after pilot evaluation.
Sharp Island and High Island Reservoir experienced high visitor numbers on Friday, with officials deploying extra staff to manage crowds. The surge, linked to social media promotion, has sparked concerns regarding potential ecological damage from overtourism.
Thousands of visitors have converged on Hong Kong's East Dam to witness its rare volcanic rock columns during the five-day Labour Day golden week holiday. By 2pm, visitor traffic had reached 'very busy' levels, with the government expecting about 980,000 mainland visitors during the period—a 7 per cent year-on-year increase. The site, part of a UNESCO global geopark, has become increasingly popular on mainland Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, with tourists trading traditional shopping sprees for ecotourism.
