Tourist photos. OK in Saudi Arabia. Not OK in Australia?

The UK Guardian Unlimited reports that “Saudi Arabia has lifted a ban on photography in public areas as part of an effort to attract more visitors.” Certain restrictions remain.

Meanwhile, Australia is starting to selectively ban public photography. The Herald Sun recently reports that tourists were asked by security to delete images taken with their cameras in Melbourne’s Yarra River retail and dining centre, a popular tourist destination. ABC southwest Victoria reports on a ban on Geelong camera club members from taking photos near the oil refinery. The Victorian Law Reform Commission is reviewing public-place photo bans and is inviting comments as part of their review.

Rule 21 “The Rule of ‘wow’ Photography”, in the book ‘The 25 Immutable Rules of Successful Tourism’ by Roger A. Brooks and Maury Forman, states that ‘Photos are worth a thousand nights’. Nothing sells tourism as well as photography. Enough said.

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