overtourism
Overtourism At The Acropolis: How Is Greece Handling Booming Visitors Numbers?
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Visitor numbers to the attraction were up 70 per cent last month, giving a taste of what is to come this summer without ... Read more
Sardinia: Popular Beaches To Be Protected With Towel Bans, Pre-booked Tickets And Entry Fees
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Sardinia has capped the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches this summer. Read more
Dubrovnik: Heres How To Escape The Crowds In Europes Most Overtouristed City
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The southern Croatian city is planning a luggage drop-off system to reduce the noise of wheel-along suitcases. Read more
Italy, Malaysia, USA: Which Cities And Countries Are Cracking Down On Airbnb-style Rentals?
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Italy is considering new nationwide regulations while Penang in Malaysia recently introduced a ban. Read more
'It Makes You Sad: Tourists And Fishermen Leave Vietnams Ha Long Bay Covered In Trash
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Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam's most beautiful nature site. But the UNESCO world heritage site threatened by deluge of p... Read more
Tourist Taxes: All Of The Countries You Will Have To Pay To Enter In 2023
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From Venice to the Algarve, these are all the places you'll have to pay to enter this year. Read more
Berlin, Paris, Madrid: Which European City Has The Busiest Hotels?
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Over 43 million nights were spent in Paris hotels in 2019. How do other cities stack up? Read more
Let It Go: Austrian Town That Looks Just Like Frozen Builds Fence To Stop Selfie-taking Tourists
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Hallstatt’s Mayor told the Austrian press that the town’s residents just want to be left alone. Read more
Off The Beaten Track: Where To Go In Europe To Avoid The Tourist Traps
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Want to avoid crowds and rowdy visitors? Swap Europe’s tourism hotspots for these six destinations, from Leiden to Slo... Read more
Beat The Crowds: Heres Which European Capitals Officially Have The Most - And Least - Tourists
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These are the European capital cities with the most tourists per resident. Read more
I've Lived In Venice For 8 Years. Why Are Cruise Ships Still Stopping Here When Theyve Been Banned?
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In 2021, large ships were barred from entering Venice - but the ban is yet to be enforced. Read more
'People Are Really Fired Up': Digital Nomads Blamed For Portugal's High Prices And Housing Crisis
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Tens of thousands of digital nomads have poured into Portugal. But what impact are they having on the country? Read more
'The Idea Is Not Dead': Visitor Fee To Protect Hawaii's Delicate Ecosystems Rejected By Lawmakers
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Hawaii hoped to introduce a conservation fee as tourists harass wildlife, bring invasive species and damage coral. Read more
Benidorm: Discover Fine Dining And Adventure Sports In Spains Most Misunderstood City
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Benidorm is famous for its wild parties and cheap alcohol. But as I found on a recent trip, there’s much more to the C... Read more
Think You Know Berlin? Now The City Wants You To Explore Its Hidden Attractions
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Many tourists just stick to Berlin’s well-known central attractions. Read more
Albania, Bulgaria, Romania: Europes Best Beaches That Youve Probably Never Heard Of
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From Albania to Ireland, these are Europe’s best under the radar beach destinations. Read more
Hawaii Overtourism: New Visitor Fee Targets Tourists Visiting Delicate Eco Sites
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Hawaii is considering introducing a conservation fee as tourists harass wildlife, bring invasive species and damage cora... Read more
See Amsterdam's Newest Campaign Urging Drunken British Tourists To 'stay Away'
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Amsterdam locals are fed up with drunken party tourism. Read more
Bali Is Banning Tourists From Renting Motorbikes To Crack Down On Bad Behaviour
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Balinese authorities are 'tidying up’ by cracking down on tourists hiring motorbikes. Read more
Mallorca: Holiday Prices To Surge By A Third As Island Moves Away From 'budget British Tourists'
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A surge in visitor numbers after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted has reignited a debate about overtourism. Read more