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The weirdest crackdowns on tourist behaviour in 2025 so far

Efforts to curb visitor numbers have made headlines thanks to outside-the-box thinking from both officials and residents.

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Thousands of visitors pledge good behaviour on Scotland's iconic NC500

The pledge comes after ongoing concerns about road safety and traffic management in the region due to the tourists making the famous journey.

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Europe’s tourist taxes, bans and restrictions to watch out for in 2025

To save you trawling sites for the latest regulations and fines, we’ve compiled a comprehensive summary for visiting Europe this year.

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Explore Europe by bike: How cycling tourism is transforming travel

Cycling tourism generates more than €44 billion annually for Europe.

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Why you should save your Amalfi Coast visit for spring

April and May are the prime months on the coast, for culture and fewer crowds.

Destinations

How have these European islands successfully avoided overtourism?

With limited land and fragile infrastructure, islands are some of the destinations worst affected by mass tourism.

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Saudi Arabia’s new platform hopes to unite the global travel industry

Tourism is expected to contribute nearly €11 trillion – about 10 per cent of GDP – to the global economy this year.

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These are Türkiye’s top hikes

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye’s unique geography offers unforgettable hiking trails for nature lovers. From long-distance treks along ancient paths to challenging mountain ascents, there are options for every skill level.

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Spain orders Airbnb to remove more than 65,000 holiday rental listings

Many Spaniards blame short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb for worsening housing shortages.

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One of Earth’s rarest trees threatened by climate change and goats

Known for their mushroom-shaped canopies and the blood-red sap that courses through their wood, the trees once stood in great numbers.

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Tenerife protesters demand action on mass tourism impact

Hundreds gathered in Tenerife on Sunday to protest against the effects of mass tourism, calling for more sustainable practices in Spain’s Canary Islands.

Experiences

Is it ever okay to swim with wild dolphins?

Knowing whether the choices you make on holiday are harming or helping the wildlife you are there to spot can be hard.

Destinations

This Greek island is overwhelmed by 150 tourists per resident

Destinations in Bulgaria, Poland and Italy have been identified as some alternative places to get away from the crowds.

Destinations

Why Madeira is Europe’s next adventure holiday hotspot

Visit in shoulder season when the island is at its quietest and its natural landscapes are in their prime.

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Canary Islands plan new protests amid soaring visitor numbers

On Tenerife, authorities have also announced that a new eco-tax will be introduced next year to protect a popular national park.

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What my trip to Barcelona taught me about treading lightly

Groups across Europe are calling for a day of anti-tourism protests in June, foreshadowing another summer of unrest.

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AI, luxury travel and innovation top the agenda at ATM 2025

The annual tourism trade show returns to Dubai after a record-setting 2024 event, which saw 46,000 people attend.

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Travellers are waking up to tourism’s impact on local life

Since 2016, the number of travellers who say they want to make more responsible choices has doubled.

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Egypt’s €45 million plan to improve visitor experience at Pyramids

Egypt is taking steps to clean up the Pyramids of Giza - but the revamp has got off to a rocky start.

Experiences

How wolf-tracking tourism could give rewilding projects a helping hand

Organisers say these wildlife experiences benefit wolf conservation by teaching about peaceful coexistence and habitat preservation.