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🇪🇺 Why are Italians paying Silicon Valley to vacation in... Italy? Mind-blowing fact: Every time Europeans book local vacation rentals through US platforms, up to 15% of their money flows straight to Silicon Valley. That's not a tax funding public services. That's a private toll for accessing information about OUR properties. 🤯 I just published a deep dive on how Europe can reclaim its tourism sovereignty through open data and why this could save EU citizens BILLIONS in unnecessary fees. Key takeaways: • Why the current system made sense in the 90s (but doesn't anymore) • How a public property registry + open APIs could slash booking fees by 66% • Why this is bigger than just tourism 🔥 Most controversial take: In today's post-globalisation world, there's no logical reason for two Italians to pay an American company just to vacation in Tuscany. Check it out https://lnkd.in/eaP646vq Make Europe Great Again. Thoughts? #OpenData #DigitalSovereignty #EuropeanTech #Tourism"

Last year, #Tallinn recorded 2.95 million international visits, over half of which were multi-day visits. The number of overnight stays in accommodation establishments reached 1.18 million guests, with the average length of stay increasing. The #growth in the number of international visits and the extension of overnight stays provide a more stable market for tourism-related #businesses. According to the Bank of Estonia, international visitors left nearly 1.23 billion euros in Estonia last year. Considering Tallinn's share in Estonian tourism, we can say that #international visitors spent close to 900 million euros in Tallinn last year. To increase #tourism revenue in the city, Tallinn has planned a larger budget for attracting tourists in 2024 and is making more data-driven marketing decisions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d3YSX6g6

Hey LinkedIn network, Greetings from sunny Valencia! 🌞 We've been witnessing an interesting phenomenon here – locals expressing their frustration with tourists through stickers like the one in the picture. "Tourists go home" they say, loud and clear. Now, we totally get it. Overcrowding, noise, and the occasional cultural clash can be tough. But here's a little food for thought: tourism isn't just about crowded beaches and busy streets. It's also about the significant contributions to our economy. Every tourist who visits helps boost local businesses, and let's not forget the taxes that fund our public services and infrastructure. Our business in Spain pays its fair share of taxes, just like any local enterprise. We believe in supporting the community that supports us. Sure, feelings are valid, but decisions and opinions should ideally be rooted in facts, numbers, and a bit of logic. So next time you see a tourist, maybe remember that they're not just here for the tapas and sangria. They're also here helping to keep the wheels of our economy turning. Here's to finding a balance between enjoying our beautiful city and sharing it with the world! #Valencia #Tourism #LocalBusiness #Economy #Community #SupportLocal

Latin America's #travel market expanded for a third consecutive year, as gross bookings rose 29% in 2023. Domestic travel remained strong, and the much-anticipated return of international tourists enabled continued growth. Mexico was the region's largest travel market, and represented 45% of travel gross bookings. Get access to #Phocuswright's detailed report covering #Mexico, #Brazil, #Colombia, #Chile and #Argentina with market sizing and projections through 2027: https://bit.ly/3TV5XAb

It is possible today to read throughout media outlets about cities across the world where locals are asking the authorities to reduce tourist inflow. Examples? Venice, Mallorca, Hallstatt, among others. This is an interesting topic as it is possible to see rights clearly clashing against one another: the freedom of movement (of tourists) and from the other side, the freedom of movement (of locals). But we can also see economic rights coming into play here: locals businesses thriving because of tourism. And also, social rights: how about housing/accomodation in these places? Are governments somehow controlling the housing market so that locals are not negatively impacted by apartments/houses being disposed to platforms as Airbnb? Hallstatt in Austria is one stark example of this. It has just 700-800 inhabitants but it receives approx. 10,000 tourists everyday. The conclusion is that the more liberalization between countries in terms of freedom of movement tends to increase immigration, tourism and business trips. But if locals of each of these saturated cities were given voice, perhaps freedom of movement crossborders would not tend to grow year over year?

10 Cheapest Countries to Live in Europe 2024 | Smart Travel In this video, we explore the top 10 cheapest countries to live in Europe in 2024. From affordable housing to low cost of living, these countries offer great opportunities for expats, students, retirees, and digital nomads alike. https://lnkd.in/dKzrDMTp

Tourism is not welcome! Trend of the week 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 ‘𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬' 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘯. The people of Spain have been protesting and demonstrating against tourism for a few months. And we should remember that tourism amounts to almost 13% of the country's GDP. The protesters' demands are clear. The price of long-term apartment rentals has increased by 78% over the past 10 years, while wages have only risen by 16%. 85 million tourists visited Spain in 2023. It’s twice the number of residents. The bad news is that it attracts many international chains to the country, and they squeeze small local businesses out of the market. For example, in Málaga, residents were shocked by the closure of El Café Central in the historic city center. The café had worked for 101 years but couldn't survive the record-high rental rates. Now, in its place, there's an unremarkable Irish pub that is always filled with tourists. Locals say that cultural and social life is leaving the cities, and they are turning into backdrops for tourists, entertained by theatrical actors. As a result, Spain has joined the list of countries that try to limit tourism by restricting the operations of platforms like Airbnb. While countries and cities are believed to benefit from tourism, some locals see it differently. –– Want tips on flipping your strategic thinking? Check out my new book, Red and Yellow Strategies: Flip Your Strategic Thinking and Overcome Short-termism, in the Featured section of my profile #strategy #strategicthinking #business

Overtourism is a real problem in many European cities. It's a consequence of some cities often feeling more like a museum than a true space to live. While the crowds choking the streets, filling up the restaurants, and congesting traffic are annoying, the real problem with overtourism is the economy's reliance on cheap, quick cash. When tourism makes up a significant percentage of your economic growth, who benefits? Restaurants, airbnb landlords, local retail shops? While this is all good and well, what about local knowledge industries? Are they supported? We are constantly hearing about the brain drain from southern Europe, including Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Perhaps a focus on cheap, quick economic growth rather than long-term planning contributes to young people leaving. I absolutely support economic growth through tourism. But let's give our young people in Europe economic opportunities in other sectors, too. There needs to be a way to balance both. #tourism #overtourism #spain #italy #portugal

The final results are in! See which of the 32 cities in Mexico that Mexico News Daily rated for expat living came in as the “Top 3” and which came in as the “Bottom 3”. https://lnkd.in/er--gmKK

Record-breaking Travel to Spain in September 2024! With over 11.8 million seats booked on international flights, visitor numbers soared! 🌍 This growth wasn’t just seasonal—tourism saw sustained increases throughout the year compared to 2023, as more travelers visited not only for vacations but also for work and to contribute to economic activity. This diverse influx of visitors strengthened Spain’s investment landscape, making it an ideal market for short-term rental opportunities. #SpainTourism #TravelBoom #ShortTermRentals #InvestmentOpportunity #TourismGrowth #RealEstateInvesting