overtourism

The ‘undiscovered’ country crying out for more tourists unlike Majorca and Tenerife | Travel News | Travel

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The ‘undiscovered’ country crying out for more tourists unlike Majorca and Tenerife | Travel News | Travel

As popular European holiday hotspots like Spain grapple with overtourism and anti-tourism protests, Serbia is positioning itself as a tranquil, underexplored alternative for UK travellers. The country, nestled in the heart of the Balkans, is keen to attract more visitors while ensuring sustainable tourism practices that benefit both the environment and local communities. Unlike tourist-heavy … Read more

Finland’s Santa Claus Village fuels overtourism at Christmas as residents call for control

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Finland’s Santa Claus Village fuels overtourism at Christmas as residents call for control

Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, tourist groups pour into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle. They frolic in the snow, take a reindeer sleigh ride, sip a cocktail in an ice bar or even meet Saint Nick himself in the capital of … Read more

As tourists discover Finland’s Santa Claus Village, some locals call for rules to control the masses

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As tourists discover Finland’s Santa Claus Village, some locals call for rules to control the masses

Rovaniemi, Finland —  Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, lots of tourist groups poured into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle. They frolic in the snow, take a reindeer sleigh ride, sip a cocktail in an ice bar or even meet Saint Nick … Read more

‘I visited city that doesn’t want tourists to come – one thing surprised me | Europe | Travel

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‘I visited city that doesn’t want tourists to come – one thing surprised me | Europe | Travel

A YouTube travel blogger visited the Spanish city which wants British tourists to stay away – and was left shocked by one thing. YouTuber Ben Morris jetted off to the iconic city of Barcelona, which was seen a sharp rise in protests from local residents against overtourism as they fired water pistols at visitors. There … Read more

The beautiful European city with so many crowds it’s ’like Disneyland’ | Travel News | Travel

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The beautiful European city with so many crowds it’s ’like Disneyland’ | Travel News | Travel

A popular tourist destination in Europe has been slammed as overcrowded and expensive with visitors saying it felt more like Disneyland than a beautiful mediaeval city. Dubrovnik in Croatia has been described as overpriced and overcrowded on the popular social media site Reddit. The coastal city is known for its walled Old Town and has … Read more

The Greek island that ‘could be ruined’ to save Mykonos | Travel News | Travel

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The Greek island that ‘could be ruined’ to save Mykonos | Travel News | Travel

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

Italian city being taken over as locals fume they’re being ‘expelled’ | World | News

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Italian city being taken over as locals fume they’re being ‘expelled’ | World | News

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

Scorn greets Airbnb deal to bring gladiator ‘fights’ to Rome’s Colosseum after 2,000 years

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Scorn greets Airbnb deal to bring gladiator ‘fights’ to Rome’s Colosseum after 2,000 years

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

Italian city says it has ‘too many tourists’ amid new rules | Travel News | Travel

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Italian city says it has ‘too many tourists’ amid new rules | Travel News | Travel

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

Majorca defends tourist tax as Brits told ‘you’re welcome’ | Travel News | Travel

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Majorca defends tourist tax as Brits told ‘you’re welcome’ | Travel News | Travel

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