Visitors to the Veluwe still enjoy the purple heather, but are not aware of the serious and lasting damage that nitrogen, tourism, and drought have done to the local nature. (translated)
Opperdoes wordt ook wel Klein-Giethoorn genoemd. Net als in Giethoorn loopt er water dwars door de percelen, met bruggetjes naar de huizen en boerderijen. Alleen varen ze hier niet met luxe punters, maar met simpele schuiten, en het is er heerlijk rustig zonder massatoerisme. https://t.co/8ZuyrpRz47 #Opperdoes #Giethoorn #Toerisme
The Nepalese tourism board has reported that the number of missing tourists, including two Dutch nationals, has risen to 644 after devastating floods, with a confirmed death toll of at least 165. (translated)

In a devastating flood in Nepal, hundreds of tourists, including a Dutch national, are missing, and at least nineteen deaths have been confirmed, while authorities attribute the disaster to a recent earthquake that triggered avalanches and caused significant damage to villages and infrastructure in the region. (translated)

France, which faced the worst forest fires in its recent history this summer, is again seeking advice on fire prevention, much to the frustration of critics who wonder why previous recommendations were not followed, while the damage to homes and the tourism sector is significant. (translated)

France is recovering from the biggest wildfires in its recent history, which caused significant economic damage this summer and drastically reduced tourism, with campsites and restaurants facing heavy losses while residents lost their homes and livelihoods. (translated)

A New Zealand tourist caused chaos at Paris's Gare du Nord when he tried to board the Eurostar with a British artillery shell from World War I in his suitcase, which led to the evacuation of the departure hall and the arrival of explosive experts, before he ultimately received a fine and had to leave the dangerous souvenir behind. (translated)

During the helicopter crash in Kenya, all seven tourists, including five Americans and two Ecuadorians, died, among them a senior official and his wife, when the helicopter crashed while trying to land on Mount Ololokwe. (translated)

Due to flooding in terminals 2 and 3 at Heathrow Airport, it is not possible to arrive by car or be picked up this morning, and passengers are advised to use alternative transportation methods. (translated)

Dutch travelers have been affected by a large wildfire in the Croatian resort town of Omis, but they have been safely taken care of and may potentially be evacuated, while more than a thousand residents have been evacuated and significant damage has been caused. (translated)

Catania Airport remains closed due to the restless volcano Etna, leading to significant disruptions in air traffic and a substantial economic impact on tourism, with thousands of travelers having to adjust their plans. (translated)

Off the coast of Fethiye in Turkey, a tourist boat caught fire, causing about 115 people, including children, to jump into the sea to escape, while the coast guard and nearby boats helped to rescue them, as two people were treated in the hospital for smoke inhalation and the cause of the fire is still unknown. (translated)

Delta Airlines warns that the increase in the flight tax and the declining number of flights at Schiphol will weaken the competitive position, leading to a reduction in the number of American visitors and significant damage to tourism and the Dutch economy. (translated)

Tonight, a partial solar eclipse will take place, which the Netherlands has waited 27 years for, with good weather conditions, while Spain prepares for a rise in tourism and the associated risks of wildfires due to the large number of visitors wanting to witness the eclipse. (translated)

Today, a partial solar eclipse is taking place in the Netherlands, while Spain and Iceland are experiencing a total solar eclipse, leading to an influx of tourists and explosive increases in hotel prices, while the demand for eclipse glasses on Marktplaats is also bringing sky-high prices. (translated)

The New York Times recommends Haarlem as a serene alternative to crowded Amsterdam, highlighting its historical canals, 17th-century buildings, and cultural attractions, all accessible within a 20-minute train ride from the capital. #Haarlem #AlternatiefVoorAmsterdam #Toerisme

Het relanceplan "Vlaamse veerkracht": 4,6 miljard euro voor "economische groei". Zegt je dat nog iets? Nu dat de groei in ons op nul staat, hebben ministers weer de mond vol over "groeiplannen". Bespaar het ons alsjeblief. Er was namelijk al een gigantisch groot groeiplan van Jan Jambon: Vlaamse veerkracht. Herinner je: met een absurd dure communicatie-campagne (inclusief grote banners over overheidsgebouwen) werd dat plan na corona gelanceerd. "4,6 miljard euro voor economische groei!". Vorige week pas is de laatste uitgave in kader van dat giga-plan gedaan. Niemand heeft er nadien nog veel over gehoord. En dat heeft een reden. 99% van de miljarden uitgaven van Vlaamse Veerkracht hebben niets, maar ook niets met economische groei maken. Sterker nog: ze gingen voor het grootste deel naar nog meer overheid. De Smaakhaven. Congrescentra. Cultuurhuizen. Gigantisch veel subsidies naar gemeenten. Subsidies naar allerlei VZW's en mediabedrijven. Gigantisch veel geld naar cultuur en absurde Toerisme-subsidies. De lijst is echt eindeloos. Vlaamse Veerkracht heeft miljarden in nog meer overheid gestoken. Dan komt Jan Jambon nu af met een nieuw "groeiplan". Dat kan je toch niet serieus nemen? Stel je voor wat er gebeurd zou zijn als die miljarden in een lastenverlaging gingen. Ook voor de Voka's van deze wereld: bespaar ons alsjeblief de roep voor weer een nieuw "groeiplan" vanwege de overheid. We weten wat dat in de praktijk betekent. Er is maar ding noodzakelijk voor meer groei: minder overheid. #VlaamseVeerkracht #EconomischeGroei #Overheid
According to the Taliban, Afghanistan is safe enough for vacationers, and although the number of foreign visitors has increased in the past year, the human rights of the local population, especially women, are still seriously at stake under the regime. (translated)

The health of the coral around Bonaire has dramatically deteriorated, with only 10 percent of the original amount left due to warming sea temperatures, disease, and the negative effects of El Niño, which poses a threat to the local tourism sector that relies on coral and underwater life. (translated)

Large forest fires in the French department of Gironde have dramatic consequences for the tourism economy, affecting around 15,000 businesses, including hotels and restaurants, leading to a serious impact on the local economy during the peak season. (translated)
