overtourism


Canary Islands Are Experiencing Record-breaking Tourist Numbers Despite Resident Protests

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On Tenerife, authorities have also announced that a new eco-tax will be introduced next year to protect a popular nation... Read more

From Rising Rents To Rewilding: How Tourists Are Rethinking Their Impact On The Places They Visit

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Since 2016, the number of travellers who say they want to make more responsible choices has doubled. Read more

Egypt Travel: Pyramids Of Giza Revamp Project Hopes To Curb Congestion And Aggressive Vendors

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Egypt is taking steps to clean up the Pyramids of Giza - but the revamp has got off to a rocky start. Read more

Coolcations: Why More People Are Flocking To Destinations In Norway, Finland And Iceland This Summer

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Coolcations in destinations such as Norway, Iceland and Finland are expected to continue seeing a boom this summer- but ... Read more

Climbing, Collecting Rocks, Going Off-trail: Tourists Accused Of Trashing Tenerifes Teide Park

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The tension follows hunger strikes in 2024 in protest of mass tourism in Tenerife. Read more

Venice's Daytripper Fee Returns This Week, Rising To €10 For Last-minute Bookings

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Venice daytrippers face steep fines if they don’t pay the fee designed to combat overtourism. Read more

Is Norway Introducing A Visitor Tax? Heres All We Know About Its Proposal To Tackle Overtourism

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Norway is experiencing a surge in arrivals as holidaymakers seek cooler climes. Read more

Hiking In Cinque Terre This Spring? Be Prepared For Footwear Checks And One-way Systems

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The Cinque Terre park authorities brought in a ban on open or smooth-soled footwear like flip-flops in 2019. Read more

Barcelona To Create Special Selfie Zone To Curb Tourist Chaos At Sagrada Familia

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Until recently, Plaça Gaudí had been exploited by tourists for a TikTok trend that caused considerable disruption. Read more

Youll Need To Book Via App To Visit These Spectacular Beaches In Sardinia This Summer

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Sardinia has capped the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches this summer. Read more

Another Summer Of Disruption? Spains Anti-tourism Protests Reignite Ahead Of Easter Break

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Residents say new government measures are not enough to combat the negative effects of mass tourism. Read more

We Expect Respect: Bali Cracks Down On Naughty Tourists With Strict New Rules

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Bali’s mayor has warned that some transgressions could be met with legal consequences. Read more

Croatias Party Island Is Cracking Down On Noise. Heres What It Means For Your Summer Holiday

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There are also several tourist regulations on clothing and behaviour that visitors should be aware of if they don’t wa... Read more

London Is Considering A Tourist Tax. Heres What It Could Mean For Visitors

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British officials estimate that a 5 per cent tourist tax could generate €285 million annually for London. Read more

Want To Escape The Crowds In Barcelona? These Car-free Day Trips Offer The Best Of Catalonia

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There are plenty of interesting destinations you can reach in just a few hours by train from Barcelona. Read more

Bali Floats Steep Daily Tourist Tax Amid Concerns Over Mass Tourism And Unruly Visitors

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Other destinations, including Venice and Barcelona, have seen mixed results from raising tourism taxes. Read more

Dragons At Half Mast: Welsh Tourist Attractions To Close On St Davids Day In Tourist Tax Protest

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Welsh tourist attractions are preparing to fly flags at half mast or even close their doors entirely in protest of the W... Read more

Snowy Villages, Swordmakers And Quiet Onsen: Why You Should Visit Japans Crowd-free Gifu Province

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It is now easier to reach Gifu prefecture from Europe with direct flights from Helsinki to Nagoya. Read more

Popular Portuguese Resort Town Tells Tourists To Put Their Clothes On Or Face A Fine

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Albufeira is the latest European city to propose new laws to stop tourists walking around without their clothes on. Read more

'Pass On Positano': A Local Shares Italian Destination Dupes Away From The Amalfi Coast Crowds

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As overtourism packs the Amalfi Coast, a Positano local handpicks Italy’s underappreciated villages for 2025. Read more