Albania's Sazan Island, known for its beauty and history, has become a focal point for protests against a large-scale real estate development planned by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Environmental concerns have escalated into anti-government demonstrations demanding the Prime Minister's resignation.
Macau Government Tourism Office chief Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes stated that Hong Kong and Macau can complement each other in tourism, rather than compete. She emphasized leveraging their distinct experiences and the improved connectivity from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to attract overseas visitors and promote the Greater Bay Area.
Jamaican activists are fighting against "plantation tourism," where luxury all-inclusive resorts lock locals out of beaches like Mammee Bay. They argue this model, rooted in colonial land ownership, benefits elites while denying communities access to vital social, economic, and spiritual spaces.
Hsinchu County is planning to develop its rich railway heritage into a new tourist attraction. A proposal suggests creating a hiking trail at the Fengshan Creek bridge abutment ruins, linking it with natural ecology and cycling routes to boost railway tourism.
Cities worldwide are seeking to enhance tourism by integrating cultural experiences, improving service quality, and leveraging technology. Discussions at the '2026 World Mayors Dialogue·Beijing' highlighted strategies for better urban tourism, including AI integration in Athens, year-round tourism in Andorra, differentiated experiences in Chisinau, and urban renewal in San Salvador.
Heilongjiang Province plans to boost its ice and snow and summer resort tourism during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. Key initiatives include enhancing infrastructure, developing new tourism products and services, and expanding the ice and snow economy to create a world-class tourism destination.
