Skift Daily Travel Briefing Italy's Overtourism Campaign, Trump’s Student Visa Rules and Ritz-Carlton's New Cruise Ship
Italy has launched the “99% of Italy” campaign to encourage tourists to explore lesser-known regions, addressing the issue of overtourism that sees 70% of international visitors concentrated in just 1% of the country. Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department now requires student visa applicants to make their social media accounts public for screening as part of renewed interview procedures. Lastly, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is expanding its luxury cruise offerings with the debut of a new ship, Luminara, set to sail through the Mediterranean, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions.
- Visit Italy’s Message to Tourists: You’ve Only Seen 1%
- State Department Asks Student Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Accounts Public
- Ritz‑Carlton to Launch Third Yacht as Hotel-Branded Cruise Race Heats Up
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