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Tourists Abandon Once-Popular European Hotspot

A popular European destination is facing a dramatic decline in visitor numbers as tourists cite overcrowding, rising costs, and a loss of authentic charm as reasons for staying away.

British couple banned from Venice for canal jump stunt

A British couple's Venetian holiday ends in a ban after they were filmed leaping from a bridge into a historic canal. Discover the consequences of their reckless stunt in one of Italy's most iconic cities.

TikTok Tourists Cause 'Carnage' In UK Village

A local councillor blasts TikTok-fuelled tourists for overwhelming the picturesque village of Castleton with chaos, parking nightmares, and disrespectful behaviour as visitor numbers explode.

World's Most Crowded Holiday Destination Revealed

New data reveals the planet's most densely packed holiday spot, with a UK favourite also making the top ten. Discover the surprising results and what it means for your next getaway.

Cotswolds Village Begs TikTok Influencers To Stop

The idyllic village of Bourton-on-the-Water, the 'Venice of the Cotswolds', is pleading with social media influencers to stop promoting it after a tidal wave of tourists, sparked by viral TikTok videos, overwhelms its infrastructure and disrupts local lif

TikTok Tourists Overwhelm Cotswolds Village

The idyllic Cotswolds village of Bourton-on-the-Water is buckling under the strain of a massive influx of 'TikTok tourists', prompting local authorities to issue urgent pleas for responsible visiting and consider drastic measures to protect the community.

Lisbon tram disaster linked to 'excessive tourism'

A devastating tram collision in Lisbon's historic Alfama district, which left two dead and dozens injured, is being blamed by locals on overcrowding and intense pressure from mass tourism, raising urgent questions about safety and sustainability.

Balearic Islands' radical war on mass tourism

The Balearic Islands are rebelling. Faced with overtourism and its damaging consequences, Mallorca and Ibiza are implementing drastic measures to end the cheap, excessive party culture and pivot towards a sustainable future. This is the story of a holiday

Idris Elba's Passionate Venice Kisses with Wife Sabrina

Idris Elba and wife Sabrina Dhowre pack on the PDA during a romantic Venetian escape, shutting down speculation with a series of passionate kisses, just days after his co-star Rebecca Ferguson was also spotted in the city.

Venice Film Festival hit by pro-Palestinian protests

The prestigious Venice Film Festival was rocked by demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists confronted attendees of an Israeli film premiere, highlighting the ongoing cultural tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Amal Clooney supports ailing George Clooney in Venice

Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney stuns in Venice, offering a picture of elegance while supporting husband George Clooney, who is battling a severe sinus infection, as they depart the film festival.

Art Weekly: Hockney's AI, Venice Protests & £2m Heist

Your essential weekly art digest: David Hockney experiments with AI, Venice Biennale faces protests, a £2m sculpture is stolen, and the V&A's new video game exhibition opens. All the major stories from the global art scene.

Andrew Garfield & Monica Barbaro Stun at Venice Film Fest

Andrew Garfield and co-star Monica Barbaro made a dazzling appearance at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival for the premiere of their new film, 'We Live in Time'. See the photos and get all the details on their stylish arrivals.

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