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Cruise boom boosts employment: One job for every 20 passengers

By&nbspDavid Del Valle Published on 22/04/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 Cruise tourism not only connects destinations, but also boosts the local economy and employment. This is the main conclusion of the latest “Cruising for Impact” report, presented by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which highlights that for every 20…

‘We must not become Barcelona’: Athens considers banning new hotels

Published on 21/04/2026 – 15:13 GMT+2 The possibility of imposing restrictions on the issuance of new permits for hotels in Athens was raised by the mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, at the “This is Athens – Agora” event. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In the Greek capital, there is already a ban on…

Looking inland: Portugal to boost regional tourism with €11m projects

When you think of a visit to Portugal, do Lisbon and Porto spring to mind, or perhaps the Algarve coast further south? Well, a multi-million euro investment is hoping to shift the spotlight beyond the usual popular spots – redrawing Portugal’s tourist map, one inland region at a time. ADVERTISEMENT…