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Dolomite landowners ask tourists to pay fee on scenic route after 8,000 visitors arrive in one day
The move is highlighting a wider, growing issue of overtourism, poor visitor behaviour, and environmental damage in Italy’s ...
Paris' Montmartre battles overtourism post-Olympics
Residents of Montmartre in Paris are sounding the alarm over overtourism, fearing their picturesque hilltop neighbourhood ...
Spanish hotel chiefs admit 'we scared tourists away - now they're abandoning us'
The Soller Valley on the island of Majorca has been a tourist hotspot for decades - but an overtourism backlash has led to a ...
Locals rant their neighborhood now 'like Disneyland' as post-Olympics tourism surges
Paris residents in Montmartre say their neighborhood resembles Disneyland as a post-Olympics tourism boom drives up housing ...
Beach town cracks down on half-naked tourists with hefty fines for inappropriate attire
A French beach town has implemented swimwear restrictions requiring tourists to keep bathingsuits on the beach, citing ...
From postcards to protest signs: why locals in Europe, and now Cape Town, are fed up with overtourism
Residents in popular European cities like Barcelona and Venice are protesting against overtourism, demanding local governments take action to address the negative impacts on their communities and way ...
'Carbon passports' would track travel and even restrict how some people take vacation
A university lecturer is proposing carbon passports for U.K. travelers to address environmental concerns due to tourism ...
Ditch the masses for little-known country with 'uncrowded beaches' and 'quaint atmosphere'
Joanne added: “Located in Southeast Europe, this beautiful country has stunning landscapes and architectural charm, and is ...
Spanish town grapples with overtourism after lavender fields become social media hit
It’s a guaranteed social media winner - a picture posing in a stylish outfit flanked by vivid rows of purple lavender ...
Summer beach battle between locals and visitors heats up as overtourism soars
As overtourism continues to grow into a serious problem, the summer travel season has European locals fighting for beach real ...
Thailand shelves plans for new border fee as tourist numbers fall
One of the world’s most popular holiday destinations has postponed the introduction of a new tourism levy after a surprise ...
Europe's busiest cruise port will scale back capacity amid overtourism concerns
MADRID, BARCELONA — The port of Barcelona, Europe's busiest for cruise ships, will scale back its passenger terminal capacity by 2030 as the city tries to curb surging arrivals and address concerns ...