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Bangkok among cities that are least prepared for the rise in urban tourism, WTTC

13 Sept 10:51 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok, alongside cities like Cape Town and Istanbul, is categorized as an "Emerging Performer" by the WTTC, indicating lower urban readiness and increased pressures from growing tourism.
The report highlights that nearly half of 2018's 1.4 billion international visitors traveled to cities, contrasting less prepared destinations with "Balanced Dynamics" cities like Beijing and Dubai that boast established tourism infrastructure.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.