Month: April 2022

(CNN) — Venice is famously not short of tourists, but its newest sight aims to harness the city’s overtourism problem by pointing visitors towards social responsibility. The Procuratie Vecchie in St. Mark’s Square — one of the most famous buildings in one of the world’s most famous city spaces — has opened to the public
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(CNN) — There are many ways to judge a city’s success as a tourist destination beyond the number of visitors it gets. There’s infrastructure, sustainability and economics; how it copes with the challenges of attracting and accommodating travelers while maintaining quality of life for residents; and then there’s the efficacy of its response to the
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As happy as I am with my life in Germany, I would be lying if I said I hadn’t experienced the famous German arrogance. Indeed, in the decade or so I have spent here, my daily existence has been peppered with such encounters. To some extent, being rendered practically invisible in bars and restaurants, and
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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Oxfam says Gazans will be the first to experience hunger related to shortages and price hikes due to Russia’s unprovoked attack. Collateral damage from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked war in Ukraine will almost certainly include hunger and greater food insecurity around the world and, according
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Topline Despite consumer prices hitting a new four-decade high last month, the latest data show several signs that prices may be moderating slightly, with economists now predicting that inflation may have peaked—though they warn prices will likely remain elevated into next year. Key Facts Though consumer prices spiked 8.5% in the 12 months ending in
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The year 2022 started out well enough for Shanghai-based venture capitalist JP Gan. The investment firm he started, Shanghai-headquartered INCE Capital, said on Jan. 7 it had raised $700 million in new capital from investors including Duke University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, Kaiser Permanente, and Dietrich Foundation. In January of this year, it
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Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures—controlled by the family of late billionaire Ricardo Po Sr.—expects profits to reach all-time highs, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by next year, as the Philippine restaurant chain accelerates expansion plans. The company returned to the black in 2021 with a net profit of 121 million pesos ($2.3 million), compared with a net loss
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Norway’s nature, food, and folklore make it one of the top countries to visit — tour it all with this in-the-know local. On this episode of Lonely Planet’s Best In Travel series you’ll discover the best of Norwegian culture. Then tell us: What’s your favorite travel activity? Featuring: Stig Bareksten EP: Annie Greenberg Senior Producer:
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