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Japan hikes visitor fees amid tourism boom

Japan’s new taxes aim to control record visitor numbers while funding education and infrastructure.

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European cities want 'balanced' tourism that works for their citizens

Local governments are warning that the tourism industry's rapid growth is putting pressure on infrastructure, causing pollution levels to rise and reducing the quality of life for residents. Can European cities balance economic profitability with sustainability?

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Eurostar unveils double-decker trains: Here’s all you need to know

The huge investment comes after several companies risk dismantling Eurostar’s monopoly on the Channel Tunnel.

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Sustainability to shape the EU’s first-ever tourism strategy

With Europe facing record visitor numbers and rising climate risks, the plan aims to balance economic growth with environmental protection and community well-being.

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Japan breaks visitor records as highest-ever hotel tax gets approval

Japan's popularity continues to surge despite concerns of pollution, anti-social behaviour and 'human traffic jams'.

Destinations

Why travellers are chasing ‘stormcations’ in the Faroe Islands

With ferocious winds, falling sheep and cliffside hikes, the Faroe Islands aren’t for the faint-hearted.

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Sardinia and Savoie named top destinations for 2026

Europe’s top destinations for 2026 include Sardinia and Savoie, according to Expedia’s annual travel report.

Conscious Travel

Voluntourism is on the rise. Here’s how to get involved responsibly

While gap years have always been popular, older travellers make up a growing portion of the voluntourism market.

Destinations

Spain smashes visitor records in 2025 despite overtourism measures

Together, the two months saw 22.3 million tourists flock to Spain, far outstripping 2024’s figure of 21.8 million for the same period.

Destinations

This European city is the world’s most sustainable tourist destination

Alongside sparking housing crises and overwhelming infrastructure, overtourism is proving disastrous for the environment.

Moments

Amsterdam residents file lawsuit against city council for overtourism

Despite measures to curb tourist numbers, overnight stays increased by three per cent in 2024.

Destinations

The dark side of the set-jetting tourism trend

A combination of pandemic binge-watching, lifted travel restrictions and spectacular settings has supercharged set-jetting wanderlust.

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Venice visitors will have to pay daytripper fee on more days in 2026

In 2026, daytrippers will be required to pay from Friday to Sunday in April, May, June, and July.

Moments

Pilgrims turn Santiago de Compostela into overtourism flashpoint

The visitor boom has been turbocharged by social media and experience-driven travel after the coronavirus pandemic.

Destinations

Did Venice’s daytripper tax ease overtourism this summer?

On the busiest day, 25,000 visitors paid the daytripper fee, a striking number equivalent to over half the resident population.

Moments

Sightseeing at speed: Why extreme day trips are an extremely bad idea

Budget ‘flying visits’ come at a great cost, contributing to overtourism and the climate crisis.

Green News

Birdwatching tourism helps biodiversity protection in these countries

While birdwatching tourism explodes in countries like Colombia and Costa Rica, places like Madagascar and Bolivia are seeing far fewer bird lovers.

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Norwegian cruise line to run world’s longest climate-neutral cruise

Havila Voyages is the latest cruise line to work on a more sustainable cruise, as calls for greener cruising increase worldwide.

Destinations

Forget summer, the French know Provence is at its best during autumn

In October, food is a serious matter for the inhabitants of Cotignac.

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These European destinations reward tourists for good behaviour

European cities have been inspired by Copenhagen’s CopenPay good behaviour reward scheme.