overtourism


A Mountain Of Rubbish: Japan Introduces Visitor Cap At Mount Fuji To Crack Down On Pollution

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Beginning this summer, visitors to Mount Fuji will have to pay to hike one of the routes up the iconic mountain. Read more

Venice Entry Fee Launches: You Can Now Book Your Ticket To Visit In 2024

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Venice is rolling out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends. Read more

Selfies Are More Lethal Than Shark Attacks. Should More Tourist Destinations Ban Them?

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Selfie bans are becoming more common in popular tourist spots. Here’s how they save lives. Read more

Tourist Taxes: All Of The Cities And Countries You Will Have To Pay To Enter In 2024

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From Venice to Bali, new fees are being chged to try and combat overtourism. Read more

Venice Bans Large Groups And Loudspeakers To Make Life Better For Locals

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The iconic Italian city will restrict tour group sizes as part of its mission to regulate huge crowds and improve local ... Read more

Selfie Fines And Towel Bans: The Weirdest Crackdowns On Tourist Behaviour In 2023

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Tourists faced fines for playing music too loudly and taking selfies. Read more

From Bedbugs To Bomb Hoaxes, Should Tourists Avoid Paris? I Live In The City And Here's The Reality

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From bedbugs to bomb hoaxes, should you avoid visiting Paris? Local resident Caroline Harrap argues not. Read more

Flowery Bikes, Eco-living And Diversity: 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 Entry Fee: Here Are All The Dates When You'll Have To Pay To Visit In 2024

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Venice is rolling out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends. Read more

Horse Trekking And Cooking Classes: Why Mykonos Is So Much More Than A Party Island

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Make your trip to Mykonos more sustainable by travelling in shoulder seasons like autumn instead and be rewarded with an... Read more

New Tourist Tax And Higher Transport Costs: How Japan Is Planning To Combat Overtourism

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Japan welcomed over 2 million international visitors for a fourth consecutive month in September. Read more

Japan Tourism Returns To Pre-COVID Levels. How Expensive Is It, And Where Should You Go?

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Japan’s falling currency has made the notoriously pricey destination much more affordable. Read more

Cruise Passengers In Barcelona Will No Longer Be Able To Stop In The City Centre

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New rules will come into force this month, including cruise ship caps and dock closures. Read more

Armchair Travel And Carbon Passports: Experts Predict Dystopian Future If We Dont Cut Emissions Now

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Flying could soon be limited by personal carbon allowances, report warns. Read more

Halloween In Shibuya? Tourists Urged To Stay Away From Famous Tokyo Destination

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Authorities are concerned that big crowds could lead to disaster. Read more

Our Grief Is Still Fresh: Locals Petition To Delay Tourism Reopening After Hawaii Wildfires

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Hawaii has changed. ‘You shouldn’t be there expecting people to serve you your mai tais and your food,’ says one l... Read more

Sustainable Tourism: This Nordic Nation Is Introducing Tourist Tax To Protect Its Unspoilt Nature

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The Nordic country wants to protect its 'unspoilt nature' from overtourism with a new nightly fee. Read more

Spanish Cruise Holiday Warning As Guests Told All-inclusive Drinks Will Be Taxed

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Norwegian Cruise Line's ‘Free at Sea’ drinks deal comes with a catch in Spanish waters. Read more

Overtourism: Japan's Iconic Mount Fuji Struggles With Human Traffic Jams, Rubbish And Pollution

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A dramatic increase in visitors is causing pollution, safety concerns, and discussions about limiting access. Read more

Tourist Taxes: All Of The Countries You Will Have To Pay To Enter In 2023 Or 2024

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From the Algarve to Thailand, these are all the places bringing in new fees to combat overtourism. Read more