Sustainable tourism


We Can Get Tourism Policies Right — These Three European Cities Show How It Can Be Done

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To harness the power of travel, alleviate the drawbacks with smart policies, and make our world more tolerant and inclus... Read more

Venice Entry Fee Launches: Day-trippers Now Have To Pay To Visit The Italian City At Peak Times

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Venice has rolled out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends. Read more

Venice Starts Fining Tourists Who Skip Entrance Fee To Historic Centre

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But some locals aren’t convinced the entry fee or the associated fines will have any positive impact on local resident... Read more

From Floating Villages To Deserted Towns: Are These Europes Best Hidden Gems?

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European Best Destinations has published its annual list of the best hidden gems on the continent. Read more

Fake Signs And Hunger Strikes: Whats Behind Europes Backlash Against Overtourism?

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Overtourism is putting pressure on health services, waste management, water supplies and housing at the expense of resid... Read more

From Pods To Treehouses, Glamping Is All The Rage. Heres How To Book A Glam European Camping Trip

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Want to make the most of the great outdoors on your summer holidays but don’t know where to start? Read more

We Need To Eliminate References To It Online: Barcelona Bus Route Taken Off Maps To Deter Tourists

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The number 116 stops at Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell, Barcelona’s second most popular attraction after the Sagrada Fa... Read more

We Cant Put A Fence Around Amsterdam: Dutch Capital Bans New Hotels To Curb Mass Tourism

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The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists. Read more

We Want A Vision That Does Not Have Tourism At Its Centre: Venice Residents Protest New Entry Fee

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The protesters say they want a different vision for the city which doesn’t put tourism front and centre. Read more

Palace On Wheels: Here Are The Most Luxurious Train Journeys On Earth

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Want to reduce your carbon footprint without sacrificing luxury? Try these fancy train journeys. Read more

Venice Day-trippers Will Face Steep Fines If They Dont Pay Fee Designed To Combat Overtourism

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From the end of April 2024, visitors must pay an entry fee. Read more

Barcelona Increases Its Tourist Tax This Week: Where Else Will You Have To Pay To Enter In 2024?

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From the Algarve to Barcelona, fees are being introduced to try and combat overtourism. Read more

Barcelona Increases Its Tourist Tax This Week: Where Else Will You Have To Pay To Enter In 2024?

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From the Algarve to Barcelona, fees are being introduced to try and combat overtourism. Read more

Sensory Hiking And Ancient Wine: Why You Should Visit These European Villages This Spring

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These are Europe's Best Tourism Villages according to UN Tourism. Read more

Sensory Hiking And Ancient Wine: Why You Should Visit These European Villages This Spring

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These are Europe's Best Tourism Villages according to UN Tourism. Read more

Zurich Is The Most Liveable City In Europe: Heres Why You Should Pay A Visit

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Even if moving to Zurich is not for you, the Swiss city is still well worth a trip. Read more

Colourful Carriages And Dreamy Elbe Views: On Board The European Sleeper From Brussels To Prague

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Flight-free travel: I passed through six countries in 24 hours and the highest I got was Prague’s 66 metre clock tower... Read more

Dont Let A Fear Of Flying Hold You Back: These Destinations Can Be Reached From Europe By Ferry

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Taking the ferry also means you can take your car or pets on holiday with you. Read more

Where Do Parisians Go On Holiday? From Arles To Chablis, Heres The Inside Track

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Cut your travel carbon footprint with these nine French summer holiday destinations - all accessible by train. Read more

Barcelona Is Increasing Its Tourist Tax Next Week - Heres How Much Youll Have To Pay From April

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The Spanish city first introduced an extra tourist tax in 2012 to attract ‘quality’ tourism. Read more