overtourism
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
Kazakhstan's Katon Karagay Weighs An Ecotourism Boom Against Losing Its Soul And Serenity
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Education and tourism are bringing hope to Katon Karagay, but locals face tough choices between progress and preservatio... Read more
Spanish Town Grapples With Overtourism After Lavender Fields Become Social Media Hit
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Brihuega’s lavender fields attracted more than 100,000 visitors in July alone. Read more
European Travellers Turn To Lesser-known Spots And Shoulder Season Escapes Amid Overtourism Concerns
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Most European travellers are likely to spend between €1,500 and €2,000 per person per trip between June and November... Read more
Want To Visit Norways Hidden Villages? This Cruise Line Will Take You There And Pay The Locals
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The initiative includes three small villages, Bessaker, Trᴂna and Sæbø at present and is expected to encourage more ... Read more
As Governments Crack Down On Airbnb, Here Are Your Refund Rights If Your Booking Is Cancelled
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Here are travellers’ rights to a refund or compensation when their rental booking is cancelled. Read more
We Expect Respect: Bali Politicians Call For Tourists Who Break The Law To Be Deported
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Bali’s mayor has warned that some transgressions could be met with legal consequences. Read more
Corfu Aims To Attract Wealthy Travellers To Avoid Overtourism Amid Rising Visitor Numbers
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The famous Ionian island is investing in luxury accommodation and seeking tourists with "deep pockets". Read more
How The Water Gun Has Become A Symbol For Barcelona Residents 'fed Up' With The Tourism Industry
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The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group held its first successful rally. Read more
