Sustainable tourism


Is Norway Introducing A Visitor Tax? Heres All We Know About Its Proposal To Tackle Overtourism

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Norway is experiencing a surge in arrivals as holidaymakers seek cooler climes. Read more

Hiking In Cinque Terre This Spring? Be Prepared For Footwear Checks And One-way Systems

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The Cinque Terre park authorities brought in a ban on open or smooth-soled footwear like flip-flops in 2019. Read more

Barcelona To Create Special Selfie Zone To Curb Tourist Chaos At Sagrada Familia

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Until recently, Plaça Gaudí had been exploited by tourists for a TikTok trend that caused considerable disruption. Read more

Another Summer Of Disruption? Spains Anti-tourism Protests Reignite Ahead Of Easter Break

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Residents say new government measures are not enough to combat the negative effects of mass tourism. Read more

Eurostar Rivals Given Green Signal For Cross-Channel Trains: What Could It Mean For Passengers?

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Breaking Eurostar’s monopoly was never going to be easy, but a handful of courageous rail companies are keen to make i... Read more

We Expect Respect: Bali Cracks Down On Naughty Tourists With Strict New Rules

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Bali’s mayor has warned that some transgressions could be met with legal consequences. Read more

London Is Considering A Tourist Tax. Heres What It Could Mean For Visitors

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British officials estimate that a 5 per cent tourist tax could generate €285 million annually for London. Read more

Rail Vs Air: The Tool That Aims To Make European Train Journeys As Easy As Booking A Flight

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The EU’s high-speed railway network has nearly doubled in a decade, but international journeys remain a challenge. Read more

Greenlands Big Tourism Push: Why The Worlds Largest Island Wants More Visitors

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Icebergs the size of skyscrapers and ancient glaciers: The wonders of Greenland are becoming easier to reach than ever. Read more

Bali Floats Steep Daily Tourist Tax Amid Concerns Over Mass Tourism And Unruly Visitors

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Other destinations, including Venice and Barcelona, have seen mixed results from raising tourism taxes. Read more

Snowy Villages, Swordmakers And Quiet Onsen: Why You Should Visit Japans Crowd-free Gifu Province

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It is now easier to reach Gifu prefecture from Europe with direct flights from Helsinki to Nagoya. Read more

Crowds, Chaos And Counteractions: How TikTok Became The Enemy Of Small Destinations

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TikTok visitor stampedes have forced towns to cap bus numbers and block off iconic views. Read more

Dubai Is The World's Busiest Airport, But Is The Tourism Boom Begining To Strain The Affluent City?

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Dubai is the world's busiest airport, but is the tourism boom begining to strain the affluent city? Read more

From The Swiss Alps To The Rocky Mountains, These Are The World's Most Incredible Train Journeys

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From the Swiss Alps to the Rocky Mountains, these are the world's most incredible train journeys Read more

Edinburgh's Tourist Tax Is Launching In 2026. Here's How Much Visitors Will Have To Pay

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Edinburgh's tourist tax is launching in 2026. Here's how much visitors will have to pay Read more

Responsible Travel Turns 25: Looking Back On A Pioneering Tourism Company

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Responsible travel turns 25: Looking back on a pioneering tourism company Read more

Booking A Cruise On Your New Years To-do List? How To Save Money From An Industry Insider

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Booking a cruise on your New Year’s to-do list? How to save money from an industry insider Read more

From Street Protests To An Airbnb Ban, All The Ways Barcelona Said No To Tourists In 2024

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From street protests to an Airbnb ban, all the ways Barcelona said no to tourists in 2024 Read more

A Converted Cowshed And Olive Oil: This Village In Spain Revived Its Community Using Digital Nomads

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A converted cowshed and olive oil: This village in Spain revived its community using digital nomads Read more

Serenity, The Sea Breeze And Sweet Citrus: Why You Should Hike The French Riviera Out Of Season

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Serenity, the sea breeze and sweet citrus: Why you should hike the French Riviera out of season Read more