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Mount Fuji: Japan forced to impose new rules to tackle overtourism at world-famous landmark

New rules have been posted for anyone who wants to climb one of the world’s most famous mountains.

Amid overtourism and littering those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of the iconic Japanese Mount Fuji will now have to reserve ahead and pay a fee.

The picturesque stratovolcano has also recently struggled with those who attempted “bullet climbing,” putting lives at risk.

The Yamanashi prefecture said it has introduced new rules for the climbing season, starting July

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Buyers believe simplified booking is AI’s biggest opportunity

The simplification of planning and booking travel is the area in which artificial intelligence is most likely to benefit travel management, according to a new survey from Business Travel Show Europe.

When quizzed on what they believe are the biggest opportunities presented by the application of AI in travel management, more than four in ten (42 per cent) identified improvements in travel booking. More efficient travel programs was a distant second, selected by 18 per cent of buyers surveyed, closely followed by cost savings (16 per cent) and improved duty of care (13 per cent).

Meanwhile, when asked about their

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Flight attendant on airline ‘secret’ for cheaper flights | Travel News | Travel

A flight attendant has revealed five secrets that they claim “airlines don’t want you to know”, including a handy tip which could save you money when booking your next flight. The cabin crew member, speaking with Ski Vertigo, explained that you might be able to snap up the exact same seats for your flight for a cut of the price when booking through a “code-share” or “partner” airline.

“Code-sharing is a common practice where airlines share the same flight, allowing them to offer more destinations,” explained the flight attendant, who chose to remain anonymous.

A code-sharing deal allows an airline

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Hyatt: ‘extraordinarily encouraging’ business travel

Hyatt Hotels’ business travel demand in 2024 has been “extraordinarily encouraging”, with global revenue from the sector up by 6 per cent year-on-year during the first quarter of 2024.

Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt’s president and CEO, said during an earnings call last week that Hyatt had seen “strength” in global business transient revenue in both January and February, which was a “clear sign that business travel continues to recover”.

Hyatt’s figures reflect similarly positive statements about the strength of the corporate market from other major hotel firms earlier this month, including Marriott and IHG.

Business travel momentum continued in April for

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Leaving a tip in China and Japan ‘can be offensive’ | Travel News | Travel

Local customs vary around the world, with some countries expecting tips as a mandatory part of service, even if you’re just buying a takeaway coffee. While in the UK we like to give tips as a compliment for good service, there are two destinations where leaving a tip can do quite the opposite.

Travel expert Justin Chapman at Go2Africa has shared two countries where tipping might actually be seen as an insult.

In both China and Japan, tipping is not expected. Generally, service is seen as part of the meal you have paid for.

This is increasingly changing in some

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View of Mount Fuji blocked in latest problem caused by booming tourist numbers

The ukiyo-e artist Hokusai was famous for his Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, woodblock prints deeply symbolic of Japan. But one famous view of the mountain, this time from the modern era, has just been blocked off.

Local authorities in Fujikawaguchiko, a holiday town in the mountain’s shadow, this week erected a barrier obstructing a view of the landmark that, from the right angle, made it appear to float above a convenience store in perhaps the ultimate illustration of traditional and modern Japan .

Visitors take photos of the view of Mount Fuji in front of a convenience store in Fujikawaguchiko.

Visitors take photos of the view of Mount Fuji in front of a convenience store

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What to expect this holiday

AAA says it projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday traveling period, which is the second-highest estimate since AAA began its tracking in 2000.

“We haven’t seen Memorial Day weekend travel numbers like these in almost 20 years,” said Paula Twidale, senior vice president of AAA Travel. “We’re projecting an additional one million travelers this holiday weekend compared to 2019, which not only means we’re exceeding pre-pandemic levels but also signals a very busy summer travel season ahead.”

Memorial Day 2024: Gas prices

AAA is predicting that 38.4 million people

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