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Experts on how ‘tourist syndrome’ causes travellers to break the law

An expert explains what drives the ‘vacation mindset’ as half of Americans admit to acting out on holiday.

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Meet the locals trying to stop overtourism in Europe

Tourism in Europe’s hotspots continues to rise, but after protests in 2024, what can we expect for the coming year?

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2024: The year Barcelona fully had enough of tourists

Spain’s most visited city is seeking quality over quantity in 2025.

Destinations

Christmas crowds: Alsace fights back with smaller festive markets

The fairytale towns of Alsace are now tackling their winter overtourism problem.

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Overtourism has reached Santa Claus' hometown, Finnish locals say

Arctic Circle locals say tourists are overrunning the big guy's hometown.

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Hundreds of sunbeds graffitied in Tenerife in tourism protest

Despite winter closing in on Spain’s tourist resorts, the anti-tourism sentiment shows no sign of slowing.

Moments

‘An untamed beauty’: Why you should hike the French Riviera off-season

Step away from the crowds into a mélange of Mediterranean coastal walks, perfect for autumn, winter and spring.

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Italy bans self check-in and key boxes on Airbnb properties

Guests staying in rental accommodation in Italy, like Airbnb or Booking properties, must now be met in person by owners.

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Mexico set to increase cruise ship passenger taxes to fund the army

Cruise holidays to Mexico will get more expensive as one of the world’s busiest ports plans to add a passenger tax.

Destinations

European destinations where tourists still bring benefits to locals

Many travellers now want to avoid contributing to problems of overtourism and are looking for alternative destinations where they still bring benefits.

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Paris joins Barcelona in Airbnb crackdown: Will it mean less crowds?

Paris is one of the most popular places in Europe to rent an Airbnb, with 95,000 rentals available.

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Tourist etiquette: Is walking and eating ‘taboo’ in Japan?

Signs in busy areas will advise visitors not to stop suddenly or block walkways, to be aware of surroundings when taking photos and not to queue jump.

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Malta steals the spotlight with Gladiator II’s stunning film location

The new Gladiator II film is already attracting visitors to Malta as ‘set-jetters’ chase new filming hotspots.

Residences

Airbnb teases launch ‘beyond accommodation’ in 2025

The holiday letting giant is rethinking its strategy by refining properties on offer and introducing new experiences.

Destinations

‘Look beyond Lisbon’: Portugal’s best wine and port towns for 2025

Lisbon locals can’t find affordable homes, transport is bursting at the seams and public services are under strain.

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Barcelona may not be allowed to ban Airbnbs under EU law

Catalonia has said they want to rid Barcelona of its 10,000 holiday lets in the next 5 years.

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Ditch the crowds in these under-the-radar villages in Europe

UN Tourism has announced Europe's Best Tourism Villages for the year ahead.

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Lisbon's city airport night flight ban: A win for local residents?

Night flights have been an ongoing issue in Lisbon, disrupting the sleep of city residents.

Destinations

Overtourism in Rome: Residents’ first-hand experiences

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

Italy

Walkway opened in Rome to keep tourists away from Trevi fountain

Tourists in Rome will also no longer be allowed to toss coins over their shoulders into the fountain, following tradition.