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Tourism & Remote WorkSeptember 24, 2025

Andia Revariere, The New CEO of Nevis Tourism Will Redefine Luxury Tourism Through Nature

Excerpt from eturbonews.com Andia Ravariere shaped Anguilla as a premier Caribbean destination and is now taking over as the CEO of Nevis Tourism on September 1. Today, she pledged to empower the people of Nevis and develop a world class tourism destination by redefining luxury through nature, culture, sustainability, and innovation. Nevis and Anguilla are separate islands, and although they are located in the same region and compete for tourists, they offer distinct tourism experiences. Nevis, a sister island to St. Kitts, is known for its lush mountain landscapes, historic sites, and hot springs, while Anguilla focuses on luxury, pristine beaches, and island exclusivity. Nevis is seen as a stunning Caribbean destination renowned for its natural beauty, rich history, and a diverse range of activities that cater to both relaxation and adventure. Both destinations rely on tourism as a key part of their economies. As of September 1, Nevis has a new person in charge to represent this unique Caribbean island. With Andia Revariere switching helm from Anguilla as their marketing chief to Nevis as their new CEO, the thinking and her approach may not be much different. Nevis and Saint Kitts form the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, an independent nation. The British dependency of Anguilla was historically also part of this union, which was collectively known as Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla. However, Anguilla chose to secede from the union in 1967 and remains a British overseas territory. Anguilla is a self-governing British Overseas Territory.

Tourism & Remote WorkSeptember 24, 2025

The Japanese island that was saved by art

Photo credit: Alamy via BBC.co.uk Excerpt from bbc.co.uk Shinichi Kobayashi has idyllic memories of growing up on Naoshima, one of the nearly 3,000 islands scattered across Japan's Seto Inland Sea. "We would go clam digging," said the 75-year-old, who became the island's mayor in 2018. "During the summer, I would spend entire days swimming in the sea, catching turban shells and fish, getting deeply tanned." "I don't recall seeing any foreign visitors," he added. Kobayashi's home island is no longer off the tourist radar – thanks to the power of modern art. Since the 1989 launch of what has become Benesse Art Site Naoshima – a multi-island art initiative initiated by billionaire Sōichirō Fukutake – more than 500,000 visitors now flock annually to Naoshima, whose fishing villages, rice fields and craggy coastlines have become the canvas for mesmerising art installations and ambitious museums. In 2010, the Setouchi Triennale launched. The contemporary art festival – which is now one of Japan's foremost international art events – attracts roughly one million visitors to the region each Triennale season. The sixth edition kicked off on 18 April this year and will run until 9 November; the longest Setouchi Triennale ever.

Tourism & Remote WorkAugust 26, 2025

South Korea’s Jeju Island Cracks Down On Unruly Tourists With New Guidelines

Excerpt from timesnownews.com As international tourism rebounds globally, South Korea’s Jeju Island is rolling out a pioneering measure to counter overtourism and ensure visitor respect for local life. Overtourism around the globe has intensified concerns at popular sites like Jeju, where residents have voiced mounting frustration over disruptive tourist behaviour. The Jeju Police Multilingual Etiquette Initiative Responding to local complaints, Jeju police have introduced what’s reportedly South Korea’s first multilingual etiquette notice, printed in Korean, English, and Chinese. Approximately 8,000 guides are now in circulation, meant to bridge language and cultural gaps and educate visitors on community standards. Jeju officials say the effort aims to "prevent misunderstandings due to language and cultural differences and improve foreigners’ understanding of Korean culture and laws."

Tourism & Remote WorkAugust 26, 2025

The island of Poveglia - For Some Venetians, This Overgrown Island Is Paradise

Excerpt from nytimes.com A citizens’ group is now in charge of the island of Poveglia, where they will create a park for anyone who wants to leave Venice’s maddening crowds of tourists behind.

Tourism & Remote WorkAugust 19, 2025

Airline to launch new route to historic island from Glasgow Airport

Photo Credit: Getty Images via the-gazette.co.uk Excerpt from the-gazette.co.uk An airline and holiday company is to launch a new route to a historic island from a Scottish airport. The airline's new destination from Glasgow Airport comes “in response to continued demand from holidaymakers in Scotland looking to enjoy some Greek sunshine”. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, the “UK’s largest tour operator” has introduced flights and holidays to Kos from Glasgow Airport “as Greece continues to enjoy enormous popularity with holidaymakers”.

Tourism & Remote WorkAugust 19, 2025

Tierra del Fuego: the wild archipelago at the end of the Earth

Excerpt from ft.com Tierra del Fuego: the wild archipelago at the end of the Earth

Tourism & Remote WorkAugust 12, 2025

The Bahamas Launches Caribbean’s First National Sustainable Island Challenge at 70th UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Americas

Photo courtesy of eturbonews.com Excerpt from eturbonews.com Empowering Local Innovators to Drive Climate-Smart and Inclusive Tourism Solutions The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, in collaboration with the UN Tourism and local innovation hub Innovate 242, officially launches the Bahamas Sustainable Island Challenge at the 70th UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Americas, held from July 31 to August 2, 2025, in Lima, Peru. Led by The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, the delegation travels to introduce the Challenge on the international stage formally. The initiative underscores The Bahamas’ commitment to building a tourism sector that is climate-smart, inclusive, and globally competitive.

Tourism & Remote WorkAugust 11, 2025

Are 'the world's most beautiful islands' in danger?

Excerpt from bbc.com Norway's stunning Lofoten Islands have gone viral for their midnight summer sun. But as the isles face overtourism for the first time, residents have an important message for visitors. Located 300km inside the Arctic Circle, Norway's Lofoten archipelago rises dramatically from the sea in a jagged, mountainous crescendo. Its otherworldly glacier-sculpted landscapes and magical 24-hour summer daylight have led the isles to proudly dub themselves "the world's most beautiful islands". But it's a roadside stop, not a soaring summit or majestic fjord, that convinces me of this self-declared moniker. Just a few paces away from the village of Flakstad on the island of Flakstadøya, I spy a beach where the water shifts from turquoise to glass-clear as it laps against basalt rock and sugar-white sand. It's a scene more Aegean than Arctic – until you see the ridge of craggy mountains floating above the fjord, the last snow clinging to their flanks. From late May to the end of July, Lofoten is bathed in constant daylight, and in this endless summer sun, the colours feel heightened. Standing on the sand, it's hard to imagine anywhere more idyllic.

Tourism & Remote WorkAugust 6, 2025

How Atlantic islands are proving tourism can help the ocean

"Excerpt from euronews.com From underwater archaeology to whale-watching tours led by actual scientists, Europe’s Atlantic islands demonstrate how tourism can protect rather than destroy natural and cultural heritage of the ocean. Summer is the peak season for seaside holidays across Europe, but this year the celebrations are mixed with protests. From Barcelona to Venice, locals are taking to the streets, demanding limits on mass tourism that they say is destroying coastal environments and erasing historical heritage. But on Faial, one of the Azores islands in the middle of the Atlantic, they are taking a different approach. Rather than flooding the island with tourists at all costs, local authorities and professionals of the sector want to foster eco-tourism, attracting visitors who appreciate and respect the natural and cultural heritage of the archipelago. An international group of scientists, working in the EU-funded ecoRoute project, is preparing coastal sites that can be made accessible to snorkellers and scuba divers whilst promoting underwater heritage and preserving these sites for the future."