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Can the cruise industry become more sustainable?

Many cruise lines have pledged to have net zero emissions by 2050.

Experiences

The party’s over: How Split plans to put a lid on overtourism

Split locals want to shake their city's image as a party destination and switch rowdy tourists for polite families.

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Why independent record stores are struggling despite the vinyl revival

Despite the growing demand for vinyl, many independent music stores across Europe are closing due to rising rent prices and the impact of tourism.

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How to party in Prague after the bar crawl ban

From beer spas to brewery tours, revellers will need to find new activities in Prague from next month.

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Europe in Motion

Which EU regions and cities saw most foreign tourism in 2023?

Spain's Canary and Balearic islands top the list of EU regions with 83.2 and 61.7 million nights spent in 2023 by foreign tourists, while the Greek island of Zakyinthos and Croatia's Istrian peninsula are those suffering the highest pressure compared to the number of residents.

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Overtourism protests come to Greece as workers demand better pay

Unions say staff can not survive on the salaries they are paid.

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Second French city sets up ‘Airbnb brigade’ targeting owners

Mayor Benoît Payan says he wants to stop holiday rental owners from “wanting to make money off the people of Marseille”.

Destinations

Reims, Brescia, Girona: Top destinations to beat the crowds

Expedia has released its best alternative destinations and three are in Europe.

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Bar crawls banned in Europe's party capital

This city is targeting rowdy tourists with a bar crawl ban, costume crackdowns and Airbnb restrictions.

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Trevi Fountain tickets could soon be introduced in Rome

Access to the bucket list destination will be restricted in November to make way for maintenance works.

Destinations

Avoid making Emily in Paris’ tourist mistake when in Rome

Rome is celebrating a Jubilee year in 2025 and expecting an influx of visitors.

Europe News

Thousands protest in Portugal against rising house prices

The housing crisis has its roots in a chronic shortage of affordable and social housing, a situation worsened by wealthy foreigners moving to Portugal on the promise of tax breaks.

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Don’t shout, don’t be topless: Malaga has new rules for rowdy tourists

Locals say their hometown has become a theme park for tourists.

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Valencia to cut off electricity and water for illegal tourist lets

Valencia, Budapest and Athens are all putting in place new legislation to tackle overtourism and illegal short-term accommodation.

Economy

Budapest district joins other cities in Airbnb-style rental rebellion

Residents in one of the most popular parts of Hungary's capital, Budapest, have joined other European cities in voting to call time on short-term rentals.

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Ban on new hotels in Bali as overtourism threatens

Last month, tourism minister Sandiaga Uno warned that the situation in south Bali was verging on overtourism.

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Inside Sardinia’s struggle against coastal overtourism

Officials and environmental scientists are warning that plant, animal and marine life is suffering due to an unsustainable number of tourists and their irresponsible behaviour.

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How Bruges is tackling its overtourism problem

Bruges is combatting tourist overcrowding with an Airbnb crackdown and cruise ship caps.

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Why is New Zealand tripling its tourist tax?

Tourism bodies say the 'incredibly expensive' new fee could deter visitors.

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Spain overtourism: Why are villagers blocking zebra crossings?

In northwestern Spain, villagers blocked zebra crossings to protest too many tourists - but ended up causing a huge traffic jam.