overtourism
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
On Its 2,500th Anniversary, Naples Grapples With The Benefits And Burdens Of A Tourism Boom
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2,500 years after its birth, Naples is revelling in a tourism boom, yet experiencing downsides that most cities learn de... Read more
Selfie Zones And Mobility Scooter Fines: The Weirdest Crackdowns On Tourist Behaviour In 2025
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Efforts to curb visitor numbers have made headlines thanks to outside-the-box thinking from both officials and residents... Read more
3,000 Tourists Pledge To Do The Right Thing On Scotlands Most Famous Road Trip
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The pledge comes after ongoing concerns about road safety and traffic management in the region due to the tourists makin... Read more
Norway To Introduce Tourist Tax Amid Record Visitor Numbers And Overtourism Concerns
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A record-breaking 38.6 million people booked accommodation in Norway in 2024. Read more
Wildfire Warnings Issued In The Canary Islands As Millions Prepare To Holiday There
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Despite rising wildfire risks, the Spanish archipelago remains one of Europe’s most visited destinations. Read more
Planning A Holiday In Europe This Year? All Of 2025s Tourist Taxes, Bans And Restrictions Explained
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To save you trawling sites for the latest regulations and fines, we’ve compiled a comprehensive summary for visiting E... Read more
Svalbard, Chios, El Hierro: How These European Islands Have Successfully Avoided Overtourism
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With limited land and fragile infrastructure, islands are some of the destinations worst affected by mass tourism. Read more
No More Samba On The Strand? Rio De Janeiro Aims To Curb Unauthorised Vendors And Noise On Beaches
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Set to come into force at the beginning of June, the new rules restrict live music, food and drink sales, chair rentals ... Read more
Throwing A Party In An Airbnb This Summer? Heres How The Platform Plans To Stop You
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Spain recently removed 65,000 Airbnb listings amid mounting backlash against the platform. Read more
Spain Orders Removal Of More Than 65,000 Airbnb Tourist Rentals It Says Violate Regulations
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Many Spaniards blame short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb for worsening housing shortages. Read more
Inequality And Infinite Growth: Canary Islands Anti-tourism Protests Reignite Amid Record Arrivals
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Last year, locals held multiple protests to highlight overtourism’s strain on local infrastructure and housing availab... Read more
This Greek Island Is Europes Most Overtouristed Destination, According To New Report
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Destinations in Bulgaria, Poland and Italy have been identified as some alternative places to get away from the crowds. Read more
