Cornwall holiday park expansion faces local opposition
Plans to dramatically expand a holiday park in the picturesque Cornish village of Coverack are facing fierce local opposition over environmental and community impact concerns.
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Sleepy Hollow overwhelmed by TikTok tourist invasion
The peaceful New York village of Sleepy Hollow faces chaos as viral TikTok content brings unsustainable tourist numbers, overwhelming infrastructure and disturbing residents in the hunt for perfect social media shots.
Ukraine's Wartime Tourism: Why Visitors Keep Coming
Discover how Ukraine is welcoming adventurous travellers to its western regions, offering cultural experiences and supporting local economies despite ongoing conflict.
Vietnam's Hoi An submerged by severe flooding
Stunning images reveal Hoi An's historic streets transformed into waterways as severe flooding overwhelms the UNESCO World Heritage site, disrupting tourism and daily life.
Brexit costs UK tourism £18 billion as visitors stay away
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's travel sector is suffering a severe post-Brexit hangover with visitor numbers and spending failing to recover to pre-pandemic levels, putting 500,000 jobs at risk.
Tourist tax costs UK hospitality £4.1 billion
New research reveals the devastating £4.1 billion economic impact of the tourist tax on UK hospitality, with businesses urging government action to reverse the decline.
UK Tourist Tax Divide: Scotland & Wales Charge Ahead
As Scotland implements its visitor levy and Wales prepares to follow, England remains the tourism tax holdout. Discover how this postcode lottery could reshape British tourism.
Orkney Council seeks tourist tax powers amid visitor boom
Orkney Islands Council is pushing for powers to implement a tourist levy as the archipelago experiences unprecedented visitor growth, aiming to manage infrastructure strain and fund local services.
Mount Fuji snow disappears months early in climate alert
Mount Fuji's famous snow crown has vanished weeks ahead of schedule, revealing bare volcanic rock as Japan experiences record-breaking spring temperatures and climate concerns mount.
Louvre heist sparks true crime tourism boom
The Louvre Museum experiences unexpected visitor surge following dramatic €1.5 million art theft, as true crime enthusiasts seek to walk in thieves' footsteps through world's most famous gallery.
Cambodia tourism surges 143% as Korean visitors return
Phnom Penh sees dramatic tourism revival as South Korean travellers return, with visitor numbers surging 143% in early 2024 amid new flight routes and cultural attractions.
Ibiza at Breaking Point: Tourism Crisis Hits Party Island
The iconic party island of Ibiza faces an unprecedented crisis as overwhelming tourist numbers strain infrastructure, sparking local protests and urgent calls for sustainable tourism reforms.
Drought Threatens New England's Autumn Spectacle
Nature's annual masterpiece is under threat as severe drought conditions across New England could result in the most disappointing autumn foliage display in recent memory, worrying tourism officials and leaf-peepers alike.
Vermont's autumn fury: Locals vs leaf-peeping tourists
As Vermont's legendary fall foliage reaches its peak, simmering resentment between residents and tourists boils over into parking disputes, traffic chaos, and shocking acts of vandalism across the picturesque state.
Sri Lanka Pioneers Sustainable Tourism Revolution
Discover how Sri Lanka is transforming its tourism industry through sustainable practices and community-focused initiatives, with Minor Hotels pioneering a new model for responsible travel in paradise.
Screen tourism injects £160m into Scotland's economy
Scotland's film and TV industry creates economic windfall as fans flock to iconic locations from Outlander and other productions, boosting local businesses and employment.
Netflix series sparks Norwegian tourism boom in Minnesota
The sleepy American town of Alexandria, Minnesota has become an unexpected tourist hotspot after featuring prominently in the Netflix hit 'Lilyhammer', creating a remarkable cultural bridge between Norway and the US Midwest.
Florida's LGBTQ+ tourism boycott costs millions
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's controversial policies spark massive LGBTQ+ tourism boycott, costing Miami Beach millions as travellers choose more inclusive destinations.
Cornwall's £111k tourism website backfires spectacularly
Visit Cornwall's costly digital overhaul sparks controversy as anti-tourism messaging clashes with economic realities, leaving local businesses counting the cost of declining visitor numbers.
US National Parks Face Shutdown Crisis
America's iconic national parks brace for potential closure and reduced services as another US government shutdown threatens, raising concerns about visitor safety and environmental protection.
Las Vegas tourism plummets amid government shutdown fears
Las Vegas faces a devastating tourism downturn as the looming US government shutdown threatens convention cancellations and massive economic losses for the iconic entertainment capital.
Trump Effect Sees British Tourists Ditch US Holidays
Exclusive investigation reveals how political climate and controversial policies are causing British tourists to rethink American vacations, with visitor numbers plummeting dramatically.
US National Parks face closure in government shutdown crisis
America's iconic national parks brace for potential closure and service disruptions as Congress races against time to avoid a devastating government shutdown that could leave natural treasures abandoned.
Bali freezes hotel permits after flooding crisis
Indonesian authorities hit pause on new hotel and restaurant permits in Bali's most popular districts as rapid, unregulated development exacerbates severe flooding problems on the island paradise.
Ancient Space Impact Evidence Found in Greenland Ice
Groundbreaking research reveals compelling new evidence that a massive asteroid or comet impact may have destabilised Greenland's ice sheet at the end of the last ice age, challenging long-held climate theories.
K-Pop 'Exorcism' Video Sparks 300% Tourism Boom
A viral K-Pop music video featuring demon hunters has triggered an unprecedented tourism surge to a remote South Korean village, with visitors flocking to its 'exorcism' locations.
Bourton-on-the-Water's overtourism crisis reaches breaking point
The idyllic Cotswolds village of Bourton-on-the-Water is buckling under unsustainable visitor numbers, with residents pleading for urgent measures to protect their community from overtourism's crushing impact.
Evidence Grows for Comet That Wiped Out Ancient Civilization
Groundbreaking geological research from the US points to a cosmic catastrophe that may have obliterated a lost human society and triggered a mini-Ice Age, rewriting our understanding of prehistoric history.
Asia Plans $1bn Las Vegas-Style Casino Resort
An ambitious Asian nation is challenging Macau and Singapore's dominance with a colossal $1 billion casino resort project, aiming to become the next global gaming and entertainment epicentre.
Devon's £500m 'Dubai': Eden Project Transforms Torbay
A visionary £500m Eden Project North in Torbay promises to revolutionise the English Riviera, drawing global tourists with its stunning biomes and cutting-edge sustainability, creating thousands of jobs.
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