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The future of tourism: different and sustainable

As the number of visitors continue to grow, popular countries are looking towards new strategies and the opening of new destinations to reduce visitor numbers in areas under pressure from tourism.

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Japan imposes fee and visitor cap at Mount Fuji to protect UNESCO site

Beginning this summer, visitors to Mount Fuji will have to pay to hike one of the routes up the iconic mountain.

Travel News

Where does Mexico’s Maya Train go and why is it problematic?

It is one of only a few train lines aimed at travellers in Mexico.

Destinations

What are Europe's top sustainable destinations for 2024?

The sustainable category recognises places that focus on responsible tourism and environmentally friendly strategies.

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Moments

For a taste of India in London, Ealing Road ‘has it all’

Hindu temples and sweet treats: This sensory walking tour is the closest you’ll get to experiencing India in London.

Destinations

European capital named as the world’s best city destination

Europe is home to 63 of the top 100 city destinations in the world.

Travel News

Euroviews. People in the cruise industry want to be good neighbours and visitors

We strive to be a big part of the solution, even though we are small in numbers. Cruise lines are investing significant amounts to achieve net zero cruising by 2050. Ships launched today are among the most tech-advanced and energy-efficient in the history of our sector, Marie-Caroline Laurent writes

Travel News

Euroviews. You should cycle — or walk — to your next European holiday destination

We all crave authenticity. It’s out there in abundance, but not in Europe’s big cities. It’s in the country, on the roads less travelled, in the villages where locals look at you and wonder if you're lost, Jonah Prousky writes.

Moments

How to visit Europe’s most magical Christmas markets by train

From London to Cologne and Prague, here’s how to embark on a multi-country Christmas market train trip this year.

Travel News

From Rome to the slopes: Italy’s new night train starts next month

Italy wants tourists to ‘rediscover its riches’ in a sustainable way, with more train routes planned from Milan and Genoa next year.

Destinations

Fishing and coconut climbing: Experience Kerala like a local

Want to explore India responsibly and boost the local community? In Kerala, you can do both while experiencing a unique culture and landscape.

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Rising temperatures and more extreme weather events: How is Europe’s tourism industry coping?

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Rattled by deadly floods in Greece, wildfires in Tenerife and extreme temperatures in southern Italy during the 2023 summer holiday period, more people have woken up to the impacts of climate change and travel preferences are changing, according to research conducted by the ETC.

Travel News

Iceland's Blue Lagoon closes as earthquake swarm sparks volcano fears

The area has been hit by hundreds of small earthquakes every day for more than two weeks.

Green News

Spain has proposed a ban on short-haul flights

Environmental groups have slammed the proposal as ‘purely symbolic’.

Travel News

Why are Europe's night trains struggling to pick up speed?

Europe's night trains face cut-throat competition from budget airlines.

Climate

A dying sport: Are Italy's low-lying ski resorts a lost cause?

Activists in the Alps argue there’s no point in spending public money on snowless resorts. Instead, they want investment in sustainable mountain tourism.

Destinations

Mykonos: I explored an alternative side of this Greek ‘party island’

Make your trip to Mykonos more sustainable by travelling in shoulder seasons like autumn instead and be rewarded with an experience of the real, wild side of the island.

Travel News

Japan reveals plan to tackle overtourism as visitor numbers soar

Japan welcomed over 2 million international visitors for a fourth consecutive month in September.

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Barcelona cracks down on cruise ships in its city centre

New rules will come into force this month, including cruise ship caps and dock closures.

Moments

Tired of other tourists? Take a private group trip this winter

From Budapest’s Christmas market to Norway’s midnight sun, these private group trips make for holidays to remember.