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Avoid These 3 European Cities, Warns Travel Expert
Seasoned traveller Francis Hellyer names three European hotspots where tourists face overpriced food and local resentment. Discover his controversial picks and better alternatives.
Majorca battered by 40ft waves and snow deluge
Majorca faces amber weather warning as 40ft waves and snow hit the Brit tourist hotspot. Locals and tourists told to stay vigilant amid harsh conditions.
Irish woman charged over Magaluf spa sex assault
A 38-year-old Irish woman has been charged with sexually assaulting a Swedish tourist at a Magaluf hotel spa. Prosecutors are seeking an 18-month prison sentence. Read the full details.
UK Rural Tourism Set for Tech Transformation by 2050
A new report predicts UK rural tourism will be revolutionised by 2050 with AI translation, 3D avatar guides, and artificial lakes. Discover the future of countryside escapes.
Northern Ireland's ASMR Tourism Reveals Soothing Soundscapes
Discover how Northern Ireland is embracing the ASMR revolution, offering visitors an immersive sensory journey through its most tranquil natural soundscapes and hidden acoustic gems.
Palma Airport €300M Renovation for UK Travellers
Discover how Palma de Mallorca Airport's massive renovation will revolutionise your Balearic holiday experience with faster security, expanded terminals and enhanced amenities.
Cairo tourism plummets as visitor numbers crash
Egypt's tourism industry faces unprecedented challenges as visitor numbers to Cairo's iconic attractions, including the Pyramids and King Tutankhamun's treasures, show dramatic decline according to recent statistics.
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.
Majorca bans pub crawls in tourist crackdown
The Balearic Island of Majorca has implemented sweeping restrictions on pub crawls and alcohol sales in tourist areas, marking a dramatic shift in its approach to tourism management.
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.
British tourists face €1200 fines in Majorca and Ibiza
UK holidaymakers heading to Balearic Islands hit with strict new regulations targeting alcohol, party behaviour and tourist activities with hefty on-the-spot fines.
Tourist boat wrecks beach sunbeds in Majorca holiday chaos
British holidaymakers' dream beach day turns to disaster as tourist boat destroys sunbeds and beach setup in Majorca, sparking fury and demands for compensation.
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.
Spanish locals confront tourists over cycling in pedestrian zone
Tense footage captures the moment Spanish residents angrily confronted British holidaymakers who cycled down a pedestrian-only street in Majorca, shouting 'This is not a cycle path!'
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.
Majorca Airport chaos as drone grounds all flights
Majorca's Palma Airport plunged into chaos as unauthorised drone activity forced authorities to ground all flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded during peak holiday season.
Mystery drone forces Majorca airport shutdown
Majorca's Palma Airport plunged into chaos as a rogue drone sighting forced a complete shutdown, grounding flights and leaving hundreds of travellers stranded during peak holiday season.
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.
Majorca tourists face €1,400 fines under new rules
Holidaymakers heading to Majorca this summer must beware of strict new regulations targeting anti-social behaviour, with authorities imposing hefty fines for offences including public drinking and street partying.
Rogue waves wipe out Majorca restaurant in storm
Dramatic footage captures the terrifying moment colossal waves smashed through a seafront restaurant in Port de Sóller, Mallorca, as violent storms battered the Spanish island, sending tourists fleeing for safety.
Majorca bans balcony climbing in tourism crackdown
Spanish authorities implement strict new measures targeting anti-social tourist behaviour, including balcony climbing bans and alcohol restrictions in popular resort areas.
Majorca Flood Crisis: Deadly Flash Floods Hit Spanish Resorts
Emergency services battle catastrophic flooding in Majorca as torrential rains trigger deadly flash floods, sweeping away cars and forcing dramatic rooftop rescues across popular tourist regions.
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.
Spanish Holiday Islands Face Catastrophic Flood Emergency
Majorca and Ibiza under red alert as unprecedented storm system threatens catastrophic flooding, travel chaos, and life-threatening conditions in Mediterranean hotspot.
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.
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.
Brit critical after 40ft Magaluf balcony plunge on lads' holiday
A British tourist is fighting for his life after falling from a fourth-floor balcony during a lads' holiday in Magaluf. The 30-year-old man plummeted 40ft just hours after arriving for a week-long clubbing trip.
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