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Campaigners mount coordinated protests across Europe against ‘touristification’ www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ju...
Campaigners mount coordinated protests across Europe against ‘touristification’
Protesters take to streets in a dozen cities to march against an industry they say is wrecking communities
www.theguardian.com
June 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Campaigners mount coordinated protests across Europe against ‘touristification’ www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ju...
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Airbnb boss denies responsibility for #overtourism www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/lif...
Airbnb boss hits back at overtourism claims: ‘It’s totally unfair’
www.independent.co.uk
June 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Airbnb boss denies responsibility for #overtourism www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/lif...
Tourists are soaking up Japan’s hot springs till they’re dry
#overtourism
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Japan’s natural hot springs are running low. Overtourism is to blame | CNN
Japan is home to 27,000 hot springs sources, but overtourism has reduced some of the country’s onsen water supply to a record low.
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March 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Tourists are soaking up Japan’s hot springs till they’re dry
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England’s ‘most beautiful village’ launches overtourism crackdown
www.independent.co.uk
March 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Iceland doesn’t want tourists anymore, the country tightens its rules to discourage visitors.
https://www.europesays.com/1912634/
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Iceland doesn't want tourists anymore, the country tightens its rules to discourage visitors.
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March 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Iceland doesn’t want tourists anymore, the country tightens its rules to discourage visitors.
https://www.europesays.com/1912634/
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Mayor of Nice vows to ban ‘floating hotels’
Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi pledges to “not to let overtourism suffocate” Nice with a ban on cruise ships." "They pollute, leave their waste behind," he announced.
"I don't want floating hotels to drop anchor in Nice.”
www.euronews.com/travel/2025/...
Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi pledges to “not to let overtourism suffocate” Nice with a ban on cruise ships." "They pollute, leave their waste behind," he announced.
"I don't want floating hotels to drop anchor in Nice.”
www.euronews.com/travel/2025/...
Planning a cruise to Nice? The mayor wants to cancel it
Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi pledges to “not to let overtourism suffocate” Nice with a ban on large cruise ships.
www.euronews.com
March 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Mayor of Nice vows to ban ‘floating hotels’
Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi pledges to “not to let overtourism suffocate” Nice with a ban on cruise ships." "They pollute, leave their waste behind," he announced.
"I don't want floating hotels to drop anchor in Nice.”
www.euronews.com/travel/2025/...
Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi pledges to “not to let overtourism suffocate” Nice with a ban on cruise ships." "They pollute, leave their waste behind," he announced.
"I don't want floating hotels to drop anchor in Nice.”
www.euronews.com/travel/2025/...
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Avoid the White Lotus effect: Thailand travel without the tourists
The country is no stranger to pop-culture fuelled overtourism. But behind the scenes there are islands, wild places and temples to explore
Eloise Basuki
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
The country is no stranger to pop-culture fuelled overtourism. But behind the scenes there are islands, wild places and temples to explore
Eloise Basuki
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
Avoid the White Lotus effect: Thailand travel without the tourists
The country is no stranger to pop-culture fuelled overtourism. But behind the scenes there are islands, wild places and temples to explore
www.theguardian.com
March 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Avoid the White Lotus effect: Thailand travel without the tourists
The country is no stranger to pop-culture fuelled overtourism. But behind the scenes there are islands, wild places and temples to explore
Eloise Basuki
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
The country is no stranger to pop-culture fuelled overtourism. But behind the scenes there are islands, wild places and temples to explore
Eloise Basuki
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
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Japan set to introduce entry fee for all Mount Fuji hiking trails to curb overtourism
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Japan set to introduce entry fee for all Mount Fuji hiking trails to curb overtourism
Shizuoka prefecture to impose charges on its three formerly free trails Japan will introduce a ¥4,000 (or about £20 ) entry fee for all four main trails of Mount Fuji starting this summer to tackle…
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March 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Japan set to introduce entry fee for all Mount Fuji hiking trails to curb overtourism
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This project is in collaboration with global mountaineering guide service, Climbing the Seven Summits, and is in response to concerns in recent years of environmental degradation and #overtourism in the regions.
March 3, 2025 at 4:55 AM
This project is in collaboration with global mountaineering guide service, Climbing the Seven Summits, and is in response to concerns in recent years of environmental degradation and #overtourism in the regions.
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Several of Norway’s most popular hikes are struggling with overtourism. Local authorities have suggested putting a cap on numbers, but one of the country’s most famous laws would need to change to make this a reality.
Popular Norwegian nature spots mull limit on visitors
Several of Norway’s most popular hikes are struggling with overtourism. Local authorities have suggested putting a cap on numbers, but one of the country’s most famous laws would need to change to make this a reality.
www.thelocal.no
March 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Several of Norway’s most popular hikes are struggling with overtourism. Local authorities have suggested putting a cap on numbers, but one of the country’s most famous laws would need to change to make this a reality.
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ADAC Tourismusstudie 2025: Deutsche kehren zu vertrautem Reiseverhalten zurück / Wirtschaftliche Lage beeinflusst Urlaubsplanung / Bewusstsein für Overtourism wächst buff.ly/ZNb5kmm
March 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
ADAC Tourismusstudie 2025: Deutsche kehren zu vertrautem Reiseverhalten zurück / Wirtschaftliche Lage beeinflusst Urlaubsplanung / Bewusstsein für Overtourism wächst buff.ly/ZNb5kmm
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As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social media, a strange new obsession showed me an alternative, more creative, path. #news #theage #travel #inspiration
A simple pair of socks found overseas created my new obsession
As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social media, a strange new obsession showed me an alternative, more creative, path. #news #theage #travel #inspiration
www.theage.com.au
March 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social media, a strange new obsession showed me an alternative, more creative, path. #news #theage #travel #inspiration
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A simple pair of socks found overseas created my new obsessionon March 6, 2025 at 12:50 am
As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social media, a strange new obsession showed me an alternative, more creative, path. As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social…
As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social media, a strange new obsession showed me an alternative, more creative, path. As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social…
A simple pair of socks found overseas created my new obsessionon March 6, 2025 at 12:50 am
As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social media, a strange new obsession showed me an alternative, more creative, path. As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social media, a strange new obsession showed me an alternative, more creative, path. Inspiration India Opinion Nina Karnikowski Travel Writer March 6, 2025 — 10.50am March 6, 2025 — 10.50am , …
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March 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM
A simple pair of socks found overseas created my new obsessionon March 6, 2025 at 12:50 am
As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social media, a strange new obsession showed me an alternative, more creative, path. As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social…
As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social media, a strange new obsession showed me an alternative, more creative, path. As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social…
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While many countries hit headlines for rejecting cruise ship tourism as exploitative and economically worthless, Italy wants more of it, while at the same time bashing short-term rentals or AirBnB as they cause "overtourism."
‘The entire coastline will be cemented over’: the tiny Italian town set to become a dock for giant cruise ships
‘The entire coastline will be cemented over’: the tiny Italian town set to become a dock for giant cruise ships
Only 20 miles from Italy’s capital, Isola Sacra was ignored for years but now Royal Caribbean has plans to turn it into a major new port
www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 7:07 AM
While many countries hit headlines for rejecting cruise ship tourism as exploitative and economically worthless, Italy wants more of it, while at the same time bashing short-term rentals or AirBnB as they cause "overtourism."
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I've been wondering if the cruise season would be any slower. I'm hoping people cancel their trips! 🤣
overtourism is a thing (in Skagway)
overtourism is a thing (in Skagway)
March 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
I've been wondering if the cruise season would be any slower. I'm hoping people cancel their trips! 🤣
overtourism is a thing (in Skagway)
overtourism is a thing (in Skagway)
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Some of the most beautiful streets of Japan. Like many other places, they're under the threat of overtourism, but at least, they're still nice after dark.
www.ojisanjake.com/2025/03/bika...
#Japan #Okayama #Kurashiki
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#Japan #Okayama #Kurashiki
Bikan Historical District After Dark
The historical Bikan district of Kurashiki
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March 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Some of the most beautiful streets of Japan. Like many other places, they're under the threat of overtourism, but at least, they're still nice after dark.
www.ojisanjake.com/2025/03/bika...
#Japan #Okayama #Kurashiki
www.ojisanjake.com/2025/03/bika...
#Japan #Okayama #Kurashiki
Guardian: “TikTok ‘craze’ behind Peak District bad parking crisis”
Local MP writes to authorities over ‘irresponsible’ motorists flocking to see sunrise and sunset at Mam tor
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Local MP writes to authorities over ‘irresponsible’ motorists flocking to see sunrise and sunset at Mam tor
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
TikTok ‘craze’ behind Peak District bad parking crisis
Local MP writes to authorities over ‘irresponsible’ motorists flocking to see sunrise and sunset at Mam tor
www.theguardian.com
March 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Guardian: “TikTok ‘craze’ behind Peak District bad parking crisis”
Local MP writes to authorities over ‘irresponsible’ motorists flocking to see sunrise and sunset at Mam tor
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Local MP writes to authorities over ‘irresponsible’ motorists flocking to see sunrise and sunset at Mam tor
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fortingall Yew “the oldest known tree on the United Kingdom — and it’s at risk because of #Overtourism”
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An Ancient Tree In Scotland Is Being Dismembered By Greedy Tourists
"They are attacking this poor tree, it’s stressed, and whether that’s the reason this poor tree is not doing very well at the moment, we don’t know."
allthatsinteresting.com
March 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Fortingall Yew “the oldest known tree on the United Kingdom — and it’s at risk because of #Overtourism”
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“A photographer who doesn’t value, reflect on, look at their photographs has died a digital death”
The snap v the upload - why holiday photos matter: www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/comme...
The snap v the upload - why holiday photos matter: www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/comme...
The end of holiday photo albums (no, selfies don’t count)
Treasured photographs and family albums have been replaced by streams of pouting selfies. What have we lost by turning digital?
www.telegraph.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
“A photographer who doesn’t value, reflect on, look at their photographs has died a digital death”
The snap v the upload - why holiday photos matter: www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/comme...
The snap v the upload - why holiday photos matter: www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/comme...
