overtourism
Residents Have Reached Breaking Point: Italian Valley Restricts Access To Famed Photo Spot
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It comes after residents expressed frustration over traffic and tourists clogging up the town’s parking places and tre... Read more
Winter Olympics Will Increase Pressure On Overtouristed Dolomites, Local Residents Warn
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This summer, Dolomite landowners ask tourists to pay a fee on one scenic route after 8,000 visitors arrived in one day. Read more
All The New Travel Rules In Europe For 2026: Border Checks, Tourist Taxes And Behaviour Crackdowns
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Travel rules are changing across Europe in 2026, from new EU border controls to rising tourist taxes. Read more
Tourists Only Want One Thing From These Tiny European Villages - And Locals Have Had Enough
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In these Insta-famous villages, photo-hungry tourists are taking more than they’re giving back. Read more
Rome Tourists Will Have To Pay To Get Up Close To The Trevi Fountain Next Year
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Authorities say the goal is to stop tourists from "eating ice cream or pizza on a monument that deserves the proper resp... Read more
French Senate Votes In Favour Of New €15 Per Passenger Tax For Cruise Ships
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Following other European countries such as Greece and Norway, France is the latest to clamp down on cruise ships with a ... Read more
Milan Bans Self-check-in Key Boxes For Short Term Rentals Starting In 2026
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From 2026, Milan is cracking down on short-term rentals with a ban on key boxes on public land. Read more
All The New Travel Rules In Europe For 2025: Border Checks, Tourist Taxes And Behaviour Crackdowns
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Travel rules have changed across Europe in 2025, from new EU border controls to rising tourist taxes and crackdowns on b... Read more
Target 2050: European Cities Want 'balanced' Tourism That Works For Their Citizens
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Local governments are warning that the tourism industry's rapid growth is putting pressure on infrastructure, causing po... Read more
Iceland To Propose Higher Tourist Tax Following Record-breaking Number Of Visitors
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Iceland has witnessed 1.8 million international tourists in the first nine months of 2025 despite reports that its appea... Read more
Tenerife Introduces New Eco-tax As Canary Islands Report Record Tourist Numbers
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The Canary Islands have broken visitor records again, amid overtourism protests and measures. Read more
Spain Smashes Summer Visitor Records In 2025 Despite Overtourism Measures
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Together, the two months saw 22.3 million tourists flock to Spain, far outstripping 2024’s figure of 21.8 million for ... Read more
Venices Daytripper Fee Raised €5 Million In 2025, But Did It Curb Overtourism?
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On the busiest day, 25,000 visitors paid the daytripper fee, a striking number equivalent to over half the resident popu... Read more
Cheap Flights, Costly Choices: How Extreme Day Trips Are Fuelling Overtourism And Climate Damage
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Budget ‘flying visits’ come at a great cost, contributing to overtourism and the climate crisis. Read more
Cheap Flights, Costly Choices: How Extreme Day Trips Are Fuelling Overtourism And Climate Damage
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Budget ‘flying visits’ come at a great cost, contributing to overtourism and the climate crisis. Read more
Are You Doing Iceland All Wrong? Skip The Ring Road For This Remote Hidden Gem Instead
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As some of Iceland’s most famous destinations deal with increasing visitor numbers, travellers are seeking quieter, of... Read more
How Tourists Visiting Dubrovniks City Walls Are Helping Croatia Preserve Its Cultural Heritage
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As record numbers of tourists continue to visit Dubrovnik this year, the city is looking for positive ways to use touris... Read more
How These European Cities Are Using Innovative Rewards To Boost Sustainable Tourism
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European cities have been inspired by Copenhagen’s CopenPay good behaviour reward scheme. Read more
Remove Stops From Google Maps: Venetians Angered After Tourists Discover €2 Gondola Ferries
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The ‘traghetti’ ferry passengers between the two banks of the Grand Canal - a useful service considering there are o... Read more
Sun, Sea And Overcrowded Sands: These Are Europes Most Complained About Beaches
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UK’s Bournemouth Beach is Europe's most complained about stretch of sand, according to a report based on TripAdvisor r... Read more
