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Pompeii archaeological park sets daily visitors' limit to combat over-tourism
The Pompeii archaeological park plans to limit the number of visitors to 20,000 a day and introduce personalized tickets in a bid to cope with over-tourism and protect the world heritage siteWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Pompeii limits visitors to protect ancient city from overtourism
Tickets to visit ruins buried by Mount Vesuvius, seen by 4 million this summer, to be capped at 20,000 a day. Pompeii is to limit visitor numbers to 20,000 a day and introduce personalised tickets ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Major Italian tourist site to limit daily visitor numbers
Nearly 4 million people visited the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii in 2023, a third more than the previous year.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
‘I’m just here for the selfie’: the mirror reflecting Rome’s TikTok visitor boom
Thousands flock to Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola and other former hidden gems just for photo ops. There are two entrances for visitors to Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, a prominent ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
'We've had more visitors in two days than 30 years'
Residents in Shelf react to "crazy" interest after rare bird sighting puts village on national news.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
WATCH: Knott's Berry Farm visitors stuck on ride for hours
More than 20 passengers were suspended in midair for hours after the Sol Spin ride at Knott's Berry Farm in California malfunctioned on Monday.Top stories - ABC News - November 18 -
Millions of tourists in UK could be asked to pay local visitor levy
Councils, politicians and campaigners hope a ‘tourist tax’ would raise money to fund services in areas affected by high visitor numbers. Millions of tourists to the UK could soon be asked to pay a ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Congress's Jan. 6 investigation looks less and less credible
The recent reports on the House January 6 Committee's investigation into the Capitol riot have raised questions about the accuracy of the official accounts, as well as the failure of the Democrats ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Why the U.S. is growing less food
Fruit production is down nearly 36% in 2024 from 2003, while vegetable production is down 6.3%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
US warns of visa restrictions for people who undermine Ghana's democracy
The U.S. State Department has warned that it would restrict U.S. visas for people who undermine Ghana’s democracy, ahead of the West African country’s general election in DecemberWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Visa says spending trends are stable, and this time Wall Street agrees
Visa’s CFO expects the “stable and resilient consumer” to keep up such spending trends into the company’s new fiscal year.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
UK visa process for AI experts should be streamlined, says government adviser
Recommendations from Matt Clifford on boosting the tech industry also include special zones for data centresBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
After the Election, Interest in Digital Nomad Visas and Moving Abroad Is Rising
Google searches for “best countries to move to” peaked immediately after the election. Here’s what you need to know about digital nomad visas.Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
Here’s Why Visa Is Reaching Out to Creators With New Payment Options
Chief marketing officer Frank Cooper calls them a whole new category of customer that should be treated like small businesses.Business - Inc. - November 12 -
Source: Man Utd confident over Amorim visa delay
Manchester United are confident new head coach Ruben Amorim will receive his work permit well ahead of his first game in charge against Ipswich Town, a source has told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
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'Dreams quashed': Foreign students and universities fear Australia's visa cap
A bill limiting the number of foreign students Australia accepts has caused anxiety at home and abroad.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Source: Amorim gets visa, takes Man Utd training
Rúben Amorim has taken his first training session as Manchester United head coach following the approval of his visa, a source has told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - November 19 -
Visa and Mastercard execs grilled by senators on 'duopoly,' high swipe fees
Senate Judiciary Committee members say the 'duopoly' has left retailers with no ability to negotiate high interchange fees.Business - CNBC - November 19 -
Are international thieves exploiting tourist visas to target pro-athletes' homes?
North America’s top professional sports leagues have issued warnings to their players about a growing threat from high-tech, organized burglary rings, whose tools of choice are passports, ...Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
‘Not just a museum’: Kenya’s seed bank offers unexpected lifeline for farmers
Set up to conserve traditional seeds, the Genetic Resources Research Institute is now helping smallholders diversify with crops resilient to the rapid changes in climate. On a winding road in the ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui wins the women's race at the New York City Marathon
Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui wins the women's race at the New York City MarathonSports - ABC News - November 3 -
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win the NYC Marathon
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands won the men’s race at the New York City Marathon and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya took the women’s eventSports - ABC News - November 3 -
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Presidents of South Sudan and Kenya push for a resolution in stalled peace talks
South Sudan peace talks, previously held in neighboring Kenya, will resume under a directive from South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, who met Wednesday and ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
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Four Female Athletes Were Killed in Kenya. There Are Fears They Won’t Be the Last.
In Kenya, family members and athletes spoke of the violence in a place where running is a path out of poverty: “It’s no longer safe.”Sports - The New York Times - November 17
