Articles tagged “mediterranean”

Tourism

Albania’s Beaches ‘Occupied’ by Swell of Hungry Italian Tourists

A welcomed influx of Italians shows Albania's tourism appeal presents a challenge to other more popular Mediterranean holiday destinations.

Florion Goga and Fatos Bytyci, Reuters | 8 months ago

Albania’s Beaches ‘Occupied’ by Swell of Hungry Italian Tourists

Tourism

Can a Free Medical Treatment Pledge Kick-Start Cyprus Tourism?

Party hotspots like Nissi Beach are currently empty, but Cyprus is hoping tourists from Germany, Israel and Greece will be among the first to return to let their hair down after months of lockdown restrictions.

Michele Kambas, Reuters | 4 years ago

Can a Free Medical Treatment Pledge Kick-Start Cyprus Tourism?

Tourism

The Balkans Is a Bright Spot in Europe’s Modest Tourism Growth

It's not all bad news for European tourist arrivals, but it could be better. However, look to the Balkans for some robust growth fueled by arrivals from China and Russia.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 5 years ago

The Balkans Is a Bright Spot in Europe’s Modest Tourism Growth

Tourism

Jellyfish threaten Mediterranean beach tourism this summer

Perhaps the EU would have had better luck encouraging foreign airlines to pay their carbon emissions fees if it had reminded travelers that with global warming comes giant stinging jellyfish along their favorite beaches.

Giles Tremlett, The Guardian | 11 years ago

Jellyfish threaten Mediterranean beach tourism this summer