overtourism
From A Free Paris Cruise To Venice Limo Boats: Uber Expands Water Transport In Europe
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Ride-hailing app Uber is launching new water-based transport services in Europe. Read more
From Paris Syndrome To Sky High Prices: Is The City Of Lights All It's Cracked Up To Be?
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As the Olympics draws ever closer, many of us are thinking more of Paris - here's everything you need to know before tak... Read more
Amsterdam Plans To Ban Cruise Ships From The City Centre - What Will It Mean For Tourists?
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If the plans get greenlit, cruise ships will be banned from entering the city centre of Amsterdam entirely from 2035. Read more
Mediterranean Urination: How Having A Wee In The Sea This Summer Could Cost You €750
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Peeing in the sea could land you a fine, while elsewhere in Spain you’re not even allowed to swim after midnight. Read more
From Valrhona Chocolate To Vincent Van Gogh: The Best Stop-offs Along A French River Cruise
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As Europe reacts to ‘overtourism’, sustainably focussed cruisers swerve cities and seasides in favour of rivers. Read more
Tourism Has Reached Its Limit: Barcelona Votes To Raise Tourist Tax From October
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Barcelona charges a tourist tax and a city tax: What's the difference and how much are they? Read more
Fed Up With Hoards Of Cruise Passengers, Alaska Residents Are Calling For Ship-free Saturdays
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A cruise ship cap is being introduced in Alaska’s capital to curb overtourism. Read more
Mt. Fuji No More: Japanese Town Erects Huge Black Screen To Deter Crowds Of Selfie-seeking Tourists
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Camera-sized holes have since appeared in the screen, which officials are working to repair. Read more
Overcrowded Swiss Village Considers Venice-style Entry Fee For Visitors Who Arrive By Car
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The fee would not apply to those who arrive by public transport. Read more
Everything Is Collapsing: Ibiza Is The Latest Spanish Hotspot To Fight Back Against Overtourism
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One local teacher flies to and from Ibiza every day because she can't afford to live on the island. Read more
Mt. Fuji No More: Japanese Town Erects Huge Black Screen To Deter Crowds Of Selfie-seeking Tourists
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Destinations in Europe have made similar moves to try and combat overtourism. Read more
Evasion, Confusion And Protests: How Effective Is Venices New Tourist Tax?
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Some news websites have run articles explaining how visitors can avoid paying the new fee. Read more
We Pay Dearly: Menorcan Town Fed Up With Tourists Has Introduced Visiting Hours
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Tourists regularly enter into homes, steal belongings and climb up balconies. Read more
No More Sun, Sex And Sangria Tourism In Ibiza And Mallorca Under New Alcohol Laws
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Holidaymakers also face fines of up to €1,500 for drinking in the streets. Read more
Want To Escape The Crowds Of Lake Como And Garda? Head To These Underrated Italian Lakes Instead
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While Lake Como and Garda get all the attention, here are seven Italian lakes that fly under the radar. Read more
Japanese Town Builds Giant Screen To Block Views Of Mount Fuji And Deter Tourist Crowds
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The town of Kawaguchiko has seen an influx of tourists, all vying for the perfect shot of Mount Fuji. Now local official... Read more
Tenerife Targets US Tourists In Drive To Promote The Island As An Exclusive Luxury Destination
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The largest of the Canary Islands is looking to high-spending visitors to combat overtourism. Read more
Venice Entry Fee Launches: Day-trippers Now Have To Pay To Visit The Italian City At Peak Times
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Venice has rolled out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends. Read more
Venice Starts Fining Tourists Who Skip Entrance Fee To Historic Centre
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But some locals aren’t convinced the entry fee or the associated fines will have any positive impact on local resident... Read more
Fake Signs And Hunger Strikes: Whats Behind Europes Backlash Against Overtourism?
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Overtourism is putting pressure on health services, waste management, water supplies and housing at the expense of resid... Read more
