Amorgos, one of the most pristine and least commercialised islands in the Cyclades, is at the centre of a growing debate over a proposal to build a cruise terminal in its small port town of Katapola. Advocates argue that the terminal will help alleviate the overwhelming crowds descending on Mykonos and Santorini, but opponents warn … Read more
The new mayor of Florence has claimed that locals are being “expelled” from the iconic Italian city because of a rise in the number of AirBnb rentals. Sara Funaro claimed that under new proposals key safes, which flat owners use to store the keys to their rentals in, would be banned. Instead, said owners would … Read more
The Colosseum in Rome will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a US$1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote “more conscious tourism”. But visitors to the monument, and housing activists in Rome, were sceptical about the value of the arrangement. They cited controversies in … Read more
Florence, the stunning capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, which attracts millions of tourists each year, is taking drastic steps to tackle overtourism. The city’s Mayor, Sara Funaro, and her cabinet have approved a 10-point plan that includes banning certain items from the city’s historic centre, according to an announcement from City Hall. This includes a … Read more
Brits were told they are “always welcome” in Majorca as the Balearic government defended its tourist tax at the World Travel Market in London. The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport Jaume Bauzà said the Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS) is being invested into over 200 projects to make the island a “better place for holiday … Read more
Kwon Young-doo, owner of a private art gallery in Seoul’s historical Bukchon Hanok Village, is concerned about an impending curfew policy aimed at mitigating overtourism in the area. The curfew, set to be trialled in November and officially launched in March, will limit tourist access to specific areas of Bukchon between 5pm and 10am. Those … Read more
As popular destinations get crowded and their residents protest over poorly behaved visitors and “overtourism”, holidaymakers increasingly look to veer off the beaten track. According to travel website Expedia, internet searches suggest next year’s tourists are looking at “detour destinations” such as Reims in France, Brescia in Italy and Waikato in New Zealand. Another travel … Read more
The Balearic Islands have been warned to expect as many as ten million visitors over the winter season by an airline association. The Airline Association, which controls 85 percent of Spanish air traffic, has given the warning of record visitor influx, with nearly 9 percent more visitors expected to arrive between November and March compared … 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
Like many holiday destinations, Dubai sees the number of tourists far outweigh the number of residents during the height of the travel season. However, tourist industry experts boast that the UAE city will never face an overtourism crisis like those seen in Venice and Barcelona. Major European destinations in Italy, Spain and Greece have faced … Read more
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