by Nina Vaclavikova
More than half a million cruise passengers arrived in Trieste last year, a record that underscores the city’s growing appeal as a Mediterranean destination. The influx has brought new opportunities for tourism-related businesses and increased international visibility. Yet questions remain about how much local residents and businesses benefit from visitors who often spend only a few hours in the city before departing. As cruise traffic continues to rise, Trieste is confronting a familiar challenge faced by many port cities: how to balance economic gains with the demands of mass tourism.
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