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Italy fines Colosseum ticketing agencies for ripping off tourists

Ticketing agencies made it almost impossible to purchase standard-price entry to Italy's most popular tourist attraction.

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Tourists evacuated from Iceland’s Blue Lagoon as volcano erupts

Flames and smoke shot through the air as the volcanic fissure opened near the town of Grindavik.

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The world’s five most disappointing tourist attractions are in Europe

Travellers’ reviews suggest many of Europe’s bucket-list attractions are underwhelming and too crowded.

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Thailand plans to cut visa-free stays for foreign tourists to 30 days

An increasing number of foreigners are engaging in illicit jobs or business activities while claiming to be visiting for tourism purposes.

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From safety to sisterhood: Why women prefer female-only tour companies

For International Women’s Day, Euronews Travel spoke to female-led travel companies about what women really want.

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Tourist tax protest: Welsh attractions to close on St David’s Day

Welsh tourist attractions are preparing to fly flags at half mast or even close their doors entirely in protest of the Welsh tourist tax.

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Western tourists enter North Korea for first time in five years

Besides a number of Russian tourists last year, few sightseers have been allowed into North Korea since the Covid-19 pandemic — until now.

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Why an unusual mountain in China has become a tourist sensation

Tourists are flocking to Yichang in China to witness the viral rock formation sensation of 'Puppy Mountain'.

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Cover up or face a fine, Portuguese resort town warns tourists

Albufeira is the latest European city to propose new laws to stop tourists walking around without their clothes on.

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Record crowds at Japan’s hot springs cause worries about macaques

Japan's hot spring macaques in Jigokudani Park draw record crowds, with 257,000 visitors last year, 60% of them international.

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TikTok travel frenzies are forcing small destinations to take action

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

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All the tourist taxes, restrictions and bans in Europe in 2025

From taxes in Portugal to Airbnb bans in Spain, we explain all the rules that could affect your 2025 European holiday.

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Marathon tourism: How running became a way to see the world

A growing number of runners are turning their race calendars into travel itineraries at exotic locales.

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Protesters in Barcelona angry at evictions and high rental rates

Local residents and activists blame the influx of tourists, many of whom seek short-term rental accommodations, for contributing to soaring rent prices.

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These countries were named best destinations for road trips in Europe

The Mediterranean dominates the chart, with a few surprises from central and northern Europe and some notable absences in the top spots.

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Experts on how ‘tourist syndrome’ causes travellers to break the law

An expert explains what drives the ‘vacation mindset’ as half of Americans admit to acting out on holiday.

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Inside Europe’s reward schemes for eco-friendly tourists

Schemes reward visitors for picking up litter, taking planet-friendly forms of transport and volunteering on conservation projects.

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Antarctic tourism is booming: Can it be sustainable?

The presence of humans in this fragile, remote ecosystem comes with major risks.

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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.

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UK Foreign Office lifts advice against travel to Israel

Travel advisories have been lifted after they were imposed 15 months ago in October 2023.