overtourism
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2024: The year Barcelona fully had enough of tourists
Spain’s most visited city is seeking quality over quantity in 2025. ADVERTISEMENT The writing was on the wall – literally.…
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Christmas crowds: Alsace fights back with smaller festive markets
ADVERTISEMENT “Come on, next!” barked the market vendor as she shoved a warm, cinnamon-scented glass of mulled wine into my…
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Overtourism has reached Santa Claus’ hometown, Finnish locals say
Arctic Circle locals say tourists are overrunning the big guy’s hometown. ADVERTISEMENT Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December…
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Hundreds of sunbeds graffitied in Tenerife in tourism protest
Despite winter closing in on Spain’s tourist resorts, the anti-tourism sentiment shows no sign of slowing. ADVERTISEMENT A wave of…
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Mexico set to increase cruise ship passenger taxes to fund the army
Cruise holidays to Mexico will get more expensive as one of the world’s busiest ports plans to add a passenger…
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European destinations where tourists still bring benefits to locals
Many travellers now want to avoid contributing to problems of overtourism and are looking for alternative destinations where they still…
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‘An untamed beauty’: Why you should hike the French Riviera off-season
Step away from the crowds into a mélange of Mediterranean coastal walks, perfect for autumn, winter and spring. ADVERTISEMENT The…
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Paris joins Barcelona in Airbnb crackdown: Will it mean less crowds?
Paris is one of the most popular places in Europe to rent an Airbnb, with 95,000 rentals available. ADVERTISEMENT Paris…
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Tourist etiquette: Is walking and eating ‘taboo’ in Japan?
Signs in busy areas will advise visitors not to stop suddenly or block walkways, to be aware of surroundings when…
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Airbnb teases launch ‘beyond accommodation’ in 2025
The holiday letting giant is rethinking its strategy by refining properties on offer and introducing new experiences. ADVERTISEMENT Airbnb is…
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