
Scotland Fans in Boston for World Cup
Scotland fans gather in Boston for World Cup match against Haiti, with 40,000 expected to travel to New England

Scotland fans gather in Boston for World Cup match against Haiti, with 40,000 expected to travel to New England

Vietnam's tourism sector is struggling with a severe shortage of Russian-speaking tour guides, despite offering high salaries. This comes as Russian tourist arrivals surge, creating a significant gap between demand and supply. Authorities are exploring training initiatives and potential temporary solutions.

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is pushing for a blanket ban on new tourist investment in the city's historic centre, including short-term rentals, serviced apartments, and hotels, citing over-saturation that has pricing out local residents. With a record 8 million visitors last year against 700,000 residents, the socialist mayor is using a tourism land-use bill to halt all new business activity in Plaka district, following Barcelona's lead in restricting tourist accommodation.

Hong Kong's tourism secretary Rosanna Law Shuk-pui announced stepped-up enforcement against coerced shopping, unlicensed tour guides and unfair sales practices during the Labour Day golden week holiday (May 1-5). The government expects 980,000 mainland travellers, a 7% increase from last year, with hotel occupancy exceeding 90%. The Travel Industry Authority will increase patrols to protect visitors and the Agriculture Department will manage crowds at countryside hotspots.

Hong Kong will increase law enforcement against coerced shopping, unlicensed tour guides and unfair sales practices during China's Labour Day golden week (May 1-5), Tourism Secretary Rosanna Law announced. The city expects 980,000 mainland visitors, a 7% increase from last year, with hotel occupancy rates projected to exceed 90%.