overtourism
Want To Escape The Crowds Of Lake Como And Garda? Head To These Underrated Italian Lakes Instead
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While Lake Como and Garda get all the attention, here are seven Italian lakes that fly under the radar. Read more
Japanese Town Builds Giant Screen To Block Views Of Mount Fuji And Deter Tourist Crowds
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The town of Kawaguchiko has seen an influx of tourists, all vying for the perfect shot of Mount Fuji. Now local official... Read more
Tenerife Targets US Tourists In Drive To Promote The Island As An Exclusive Luxury Destination
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The largest of the Canary Islands is looking to high-spending visitors to combat overtourism. Read more
Venice Entry Fee Launches: Day-trippers Now Have To Pay To Visit The Italian City At Peak Times
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Venice has rolled out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends. Read more
Venice Starts Fining Tourists Who Skip Entrance Fee To Historic Centre
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But some locals aren’t convinced the entry fee or the associated fines will have any positive impact on local resident... Read more
Fake Signs And Hunger Strikes: Whats Behind Europes Backlash Against Overtourism?
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Overtourism is putting pressure on health services, waste management, water supplies and housing at the expense of resid... Read more
We Need To Eliminate References To It Online: Barcelona Bus Route Taken Off Maps To Deter Tourists
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The number 116 stops at Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell, Barcelona’s second most popular attraction after the Sagrada Fa... Read more
We Cant Put A Fence Around Amsterdam: Dutch Capital Bans New Hotels To Curb Mass Tourism
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The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists. Read more
An Excess Of Tourism: Lake Como To Introduce Daytripper Fee To Curb Visitor Numbers
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This Italian lakeside city wants to impose a daily visitor fee. Read more
My Misery, Your Paradise: Canary Island Residents Say Mass Tourism Is At Breaking Point
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Activists say locals are being forced to sleep in their cars and even caves. Read more
Ditch Paris And The Amalfi Coast For These Under The Radar Honeymoon Destinations
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Want to honeymoon away from the crowds? Head to these lesser known European destinations. Read more
Ditch Paris And The Amalfi Coast For These Under The Radar Honeymoon Destinations
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Want to honeymoon away from the crowds? Head to these lesser known European destinations. Read more
My Misery, Your Paradise: Canary Island Residents Say Mass Tourism Is At Breaking Point
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Activists say locals are being forced to sleep in their cars and even caves. Read more
We Want A Vision That Does Not Have Tourism At Its Centre: Venice Residents Protest New Entry Fee
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The protesters say they want a different vision for the city which doesn’t put tourism front and centre. Read more
It Was Ours But Now Its Gone: Residents In Europes Tourist Hotspots Slam Second Home Ownership
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Europe’s holiday hotspots are overrun with second homes, with account for roughly one in 10 properties in France. Read more
Flowery Bikes, Eco-living And A Rules Quiz: Amsterdam Paints A New Vision Of The City For Tourists
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Amsterdam is softening its ‘stay away’ messaging - but it still wants to deter rowdy visitors. Read more
Venice Day-trippers Will Face Steep Fines If They Dont Pay Fee Designed To Combat Overtourism
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From the end of April 2024, visitors must pay an entry fee. Read more
Bulgaria And Romania Join Schengen: Experts On What It Will Mean For Prices, Transport & Overtourism
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The Balkan countries started the process of joining the Schengen Area on 31 March. Read more
Bulgaria And Romania Join Schengen: Experts On What It Will Mean For Prices, Transport & Overtourism
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The Balkan countries started the process of joining the Schengen Area on 31 March. Read more
Barcelona Increases Its Tourist Tax This Week: Where Else Will You Have To Pay To Enter In 2024?
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From the Algarve to Barcelona, fees are being introduced to try and combat overtourism. Read more