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Here are some controversies ahead of Notre Dame de Paris' reopening

The Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, whose historic bells were silenced following 2019’s devastating fire, will soon echo again with fresh chimes. Although the Cathedral will reopen on 7 December, the process has been far from smooth. Take a look at some of the twists and turns along the way.

Destinations

Overtourism in Rome: Residents’ first-hand experiences

The residents of Italy’s capital are feeling the heat with record-high visitors.

Travel News

Overtourism protests come to Greece as workers demand better pay

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

Travel News

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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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.

Europe News

One tourist killed and two others missing in Iceland glacier collapse

A group of about 25 foreign tourists from several nationalities were exploring the caves of the Breidamerkurjokull glacier in Iceland when the ice collapsed, authorities said.

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Lisbon: Backlash against overtourism is growing amongst locals

Some residents say tourist traffic is even stopping them from leaving their homes.

Travel News

Venice bans large tour groups of more than 25 people

The iconic Italian city has restricted tour group sizes as part of its mission to regulate huge crowds and improve local life.

Destinations

Best venue ever? How the Eiffel Tower is stealing the Olympic show

In pictures: The Paris landmark is the stunning backdrop to the beach volleyball venue.

Business

Paris tourism takes a plunge despite excitement of Olympics 2024

Questions are being asked, such as whether visitors were warned to avoid the city during the Olympics, or whether the skyrocketing accommodation prices and events have discouraged every day tourists.

Travel News

Poo-smeared lockboxes found at tourist apartments in Seville

Anti-tourism protesters in Spain are reportedly resorting to novel techniques to deter visitors.

Travel News

Venice made €2.2m from tourist tax trial: Fee could be double in 2025

Venice officials have already said this isn't the end for the daytripper fee.

Travel News

Greek beaches cleared of sunbeds as drones used to enforce new rules

Greek locals fed up with sunbed-covered beaches are relying on drones and a citizen reporting app to combat overcrowding.

Europe News

Body found during search for missing British teenager in Tenerife

Spanish police claim to have found human remains on the largest island in the Canaries during their search for the missing 19-year-old, according to local media.

Moments

Booming Turkish TV drama industry boosts tourism in Istanbul

Turkish TV dramas have gone global - and it’s drawing tourists in.

Travel News

Water pistols and strikes: What’s behind Europe’s tourism backlash?

Overtourism is putting pressure on health services, waste management, water supplies and housing at the expense of residents.

Travel News

Amsterdam overtourism: City moves to ban cruise ships

If the plans get greenlit, cruise ships will be banned from entering the city centre of Amsterdam entirely from 2035.

Travel News

This popular Italian destination is finally getting its own airport

Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport is getting a facelift and opening as a commercial airport with flights starting this July.

Travel News

Swedish town tries to attract new residents with bargain land

Göten has an aging population and low birth rate but it’s popular with tourists.

Europe News

Ferry tickets to Capri were temporarily halted due emergency

Thousands of keen island-hoppers had to remain on Italian mainland as the mayor of one of the country's most popular islands, Capri, temporarily banned tourists.