The Grand Tour experience in Spain takes a traveller through some of Catalonia’s most stunning spots on a journey that passes through its mountainous interior and along its lush coastal shores, stopping off to enjoy tasty treats that’s made this region famous. Catalonia provides stunning settings throughout this epic road trip and is home to … Read more
Stormy weather has wreaked havoc on a Royal Caribbean Cruise ship. Choppy seas caused bottles to be thrown off shelves and casino tables overturned. The frightening scenes happened as the luxury ship, named The Explorer of the Seas, made its way from Barcelona to Miami, forcing the £1.6 billion liner to halt its journey for safety reasons. According to reports, … Read more
Italian anti-tourism protestors have targeted key safes off holiday properties in a bid to deter visitors they say are pricing them out of local housing. Activists calling themselves ‘Robin Hood’ have pulled off several safes from properties in Rome, denying travellers access to their holiday lets. Letters were attached to lampposts around the city under … Read more
Last Updated:October 27, 2024, 09:53 IST At 17 years and 106 days, Yamal also became the youngest scorer in El Clasico with his goal, Lamine Yamal pulled off the iconic ‘Calma’ celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo (X) What could be more humiliating than a shambolic loss at your home to your eternal rival? Probably your rival … Read more
As housing protests continue across Europe and the UK due to the impact of short-term rentals, Airbnb has released data showing the cheapest dates for British families to book holidays. This data provides a crucial insight into cost-effective travel options amid rising living costs and heightened concerns over Airbnb’s effect on local housing markets. Airbnb’s … Read more
Spain is one of Europe’s leading holiday destinations, but with protests against overtourism hitting the headlines in Malaga and Barcelona, where should you go if you want to escape the crowds (and water pistols)? We asked the travel experts for their hidden gem recommendations – including spots where the Spanish go on holiday. From one … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Tourist arrivals to Spain increased following anti-tourism protests this year. But Barcelona organizers say protests are one step in a larger plan to reduce tourism in the city, reports CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli. 01:25 Sun, Oct 13 20248:31 PM EDT Read original article … Read more
Film producer and entrepreneur Ankur Garg, co-founder of the successful film production company Luv Films, was bestowed with the prestigious Spanish Knighthood honor – la Cruz de la Orden del Mérito Civil on October 8, recognizing his contributions to cultural exchange between India and Spain. The award acknowledges his work on the film Tu Jhoothi … Read more
Pressure continues to grow in popular European travel destinations for a response to the negative impacts of mass tourism. This week the Czech capital, Prague, announced a ban on organised nighttime pub crawls. It came a day after residents in Spain’s two biggest cities marched in protest against rising property prices amid housing shortages they … Read more
Crowded beaches. Expensive rent. Tourist sites with wall-to-wall people. When it comes to overtourism, don’t blame the travelers, said Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Rather, it’s “lack of management,” he told “Squawk Box Asia” Monday. “I’ve been in travel and tourism for 40 years, working on committees and trade associations … Read more
