Cambodia to begin direct flights to India from June 16
Cambodia Angkor Air to launch first-ever direct flights between Cambodia and India on June 16, operating four times a week. Round trip pricing from New Delhi to Phnom Penh approximately Rs 23,000. Ambassador optimistic about doubling tourist flow,...
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Cambodia Angkor Air, the national flag carrier of Cambodia, announced on Tuesday the launch of the first-ever direct flight services between Cambodia and India, commencing on June 16. These flights will operate four times a week - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, connecting Phnom Penh and New Delhi.
Koy Kuong, the Ambassador of the Royal Embassy of Cambodia to India, expressed optimism about the potential doubling of tourist flow between the two nations annually. He cited the direct flight connectivity and the increasing demand for medical tourism in India as key factors contributing to this expected growth.
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Cambodia typically welcomed around 75,000 visitors from India each year. However, according to 2021 figures shared by the Ambassador with PTI, this number has declined to approximately 45,000 per year.
The Ambassador highlighted the attractiveness of India for medical tourism due to lower treatment costs compared to neighboring countries. He anticipates an increase in Cambodian individuals seeking medical care in India as a result.
These popular destinations are fed up of tourists, and are taking steps to keep them in check
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In recent years, over-tourism has become a growing concern for many popular travel destinations worldwide. Cities and regions traditionally known for attracting millions of visitors each year are now taking proactive measures to curb the negative impacts of overwhelming tourism.
Here's a look at some destinations that are fed up with excessive tourists and the steps they are taking to manage the influx.
In recent years, over-tourism has become a growing concern for many popular travel destinations worldwide. Cities and regions traditionally known for attracting millions of visitors each year are now..
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Visitors to Venice must pay an admission charge ranging from €3 to €10 in order to enter the city and its islands. This has enhanced the standard of living for residents while lowering the number of tourists. Venice has also outlawed the entry of big cruise ships into its famed lagoon.
A number of Italy's well-known tourist destinations now charge admission in other towns.
Visitors to Venice must pay an admission charge ranging from €3 to €10 in order to enter the city and its islands. This has enhanced the standard of living for residents while lowering the number of ..
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Greece has announced that the Acropolis, its most popular tourist destination, will soon have a time slot system in place.
Furthermore, there will only be 20,000 visitors every day to the Acropolis, and each visitor will be given a designated hourly slot throughout the monument's twelve-hour daily hours of operation.
Greece has also chosen to impose admission fees at certain of its tourist destinations.
Greece has announced that the Acropolis, its most popular tourist destination, will soon have a time slot system in place.Furthermore, there will only be 20,000 visitors every day to the Acropolis, a..
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Among the most famous Greek islands is Santorini. The island welcomes about two million visitors annually, and in 2019 steps were taken to prevent overtourism.
One approach was to cap the number of cruise visitors to the island at 8,000 per day.Perhaps the most peculiar of all was the prohibition against overweight tourists (those weighing more than 100 kg or 220 lbs) from riding donkeys.
Among the most famous Greek islands is Santorini. The island welcomes about two million visitors annually, and in 2019 steps were taken to prevent overtourism.One approach was to cap the number of cr..
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Peru's main draw is the Inca fortress from the fifth century. Tourists are only allowed in during one of two timeslots every day to prevent crowding. Furthermore, each tour guide is only permitted to accompany ten guests at a time.
There is a daily limit on the quantity of visitors. The cap will be 4,500 individuals per day as of 2024. Up to 5,600 visitors a day may be permitted on certain exceptional days, though.
Peru's main draw is the Inca fortress from the fifth century. Tourists are only allowed in during one of two timeslots every day to prevent crowding. Furthermore, each tour guide is only permitted to..
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Probably the most popular coastal area in Italy is the Amalfi Coast. Authorities implemented a different licence plate system in an effort to reduce mass tourism. This implies that rental automobiles with odd-numbered licence plates can pass through it in a single day, but even-numbered licence plates can only be driven through the next day.
Probably the most popular coastal area in Italy is the Amalfi Coast. Authorities implemented a different licence plate system in an effort to reduce mass tourism. This implies that rental automobiles..
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Amsterdam has made the decision to prohibit cruise ships from calling at its primary ports. They took this action because cruise ships have the capacity to draw huge crowds of people to a limited location, placing a burden on the local resources and infrastructure.
Additionally, Amsterdam plans to raise the city's tourist accommodation tax by one percentage point.
Amsterdam has made the decision to prohibit cruise ships from calling at its primary ports. They took this action because cruise ships have the capacity to draw huge crowds of people to a limited loc..
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The Paris Louvre has restricted daily admission to 30,000 guests as of 2022.
A €1 million campaign was started by the French government in 2024 to encourage travelers, both foreign and local, "to adapt their destination choices and schedules." Promoting "year-round" and "off-the-beaten-track" travel is the goal.
The Paris Louvre has restricted daily admission to 30,000 guests as of 2022.A €1 million campaign was started by the French government in 2024 to encourage travelers, both foreign and local, "to adap..
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The local council, in an effort to address issues related to tourism, has decided to outright prohibit the sale of alcohol between 9.30 p.m. and 8 a.m.
This ban, which goes into effect right away, aims to lessen the negative effects of overtourism by focusing on places like Llucmajor, Palma, Calvia (Magalluf), and Sant Antoni in Ibiza. Party boats are not allowed to operate within one nautical mile of certain places or pick up passengers from them in addition to the prohibition on alcohol.
The local council, in an effort to address issues related to tourism, has decided to outright prohibit the sale of alcohol between 9.30 p.m. and 8 a.m.This ban, which goes into effect right away, aim..
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The Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela intends to impose a tourist fee in order to combat overtourism and assist fund local government.
The Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela intends to impose a tourist fee in order to combat overtourism and assist fund local government.Also See| Every country you can visit on a Schengen visa & w..
