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Venice expands its day-tripper tax program in bid to combat overtourism

Venice expands its day-tripper tax program in bid to combat overtourism

  • A UNESCO body decided against putting Venice on its list of cultural heritage sites deemed in danger after the tax was announced
  • Opponents of the day-tripper fee say it has done nothing to discourage tourists from visiting Venice even on high-traffic days
By AP ·
The ancient art of making sameel is still relevant in modern-day Jouf. (SPA)

Saudi traditional crafts on show at Jouf camel auction

By Arab News ·
A look at NEOM’s prehistoric masterpieces etched in stone

A look at NEOM’s prehistoric masterpieces etched in stone

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
As the sun sets, the golden rays cast a warm glow over the landscape and create a natural wonder. (SPA) photos

Saudi Arabia’s Hail poppy reserve attracts thousands of tourists

By SPA ·
Madinah Retreats: Culture, spirituality to power up the soul

Madinah Retreats: Culture, spirituality to power up the soul

By Nada Hameed ·
High-end design with luxury service: The Jeddah Edition 

High-end design with luxury service: The Jeddah Edition 

By Afshan Aziz ·
Exploring Uzbekistan: a crossroads of cultures 

Exploring Uzbekistan: a crossroads of cultures 

By Jasmine Bager ·
Special How Saudi Arabia is leveraging regenerative tourism to blend luxury with sustainability graphic

How Saudi Arabia is leveraging regenerative tourism to blend luxury with sustainability

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Review: Experience luxury living at Shebara on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia

Review: Experience luxury living at Shebara on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia

By Saffiya Ansari ·
Inside Red Sea Global’s newly opened Desert Rock Resort 

Inside Red Sea Global’s newly opened Desert Rock Resort 

By Saffiya Ansari ·
Guests bathe in a thermal pool at a spa in Korbous, in Tunisia's northeastern region of Nabul on January 25, 2025. (AFP)

Tunisia sets sights on becoming world’s top seawater therapy spot

By AFP ·
Exploring the history of Saudi Arabia’s ancient Dumat Al-Jandal

Exploring the history of Saudi Arabia’s ancient Dumat Al-Jandal

By Haifa Alshammari ·
Chill out Riyadh: From Wild West thrills to starlit nights photos

Chill out Riyadh: From Wild West thrills to starlit nights

By Waad Hussain ·

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