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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.

Moments

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Destinations

This sustainable Galapagos Islands cruise is a wildlife lover’s dream

Expedition yacht La Pinta brings the iconic wildlife, natural wonders and ecological warnings of the Galapagos into view.

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Venice daytripper fee relaunches this week. Here's how to pay

Venice daytrippers face steep fines if they don’t pay the fee designed to combat overtourism.

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When will travellers have to pay Norway’s tourist tax?

Norway is experiencing a surge in arrivals as holidaymakers seek cooler climes.

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Cinque Terre hikers face footwear checks and one-way paths this spring

The Cinque Terre park authorities brought in a ban on open or smooth-soled footwear like flip-flops in 2019.

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Europe must adapt to stay competitive in tourism, sector leader says

Travel and tourism are expected to continue growing in Europe, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council, which is calling for simplification of the bloc’s legislation to boost competitiveness.

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Barcelona plans Sagrada Familia selfie space to ease tourist chaos

Until recently, Plaça Gaudí had been exploited by tourists for a TikTok trend that caused considerable disruption.

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Spain’s anti-tourism sentiment is brewing again as peak season nears

Residents say new government measures are not enough to combat the negative effects of mass tourism.

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New rail companies challenge Eurostar: Could ticket prices drop?

Breaking Eurostar’s monopoly was never going to be easy, but a handful of courageous rail companies are keen to make it happen.