Royal Caribbean faces Santorini ban over beach club
Santorini authorities threaten to ban Royal Caribbean ships after the cruise line's controversial private beach club development at Akrotiri raises environmental and overtourism concerns.
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Royal Caribbean's Santorini beach club sparks overtourism fears
Royal Caribbean faces backlash over plans for an exclusive beach club on Santorini, raising concerns about overtourism and local infrastructure strain in the iconic Greek destination.
Mediterranean island bans UK tourists just 2 hours away
British travellers face new restrictions visiting a popular Mediterranean paradise as local authorities implement strict measures to combat overtourism and preserve the island's natural beauty.
Mallorca and Ibiza impose daily tourist tax
British holidaymakers face new daily fees up to €4 as Balearic Islands implement eco-tax to combat overtourism and environmental damage.
Spain's Coastal Gem Implements Strict Tourist Restrictions
The stunning Spanish coastal town of Cadaqués introduces tough new regulations limiting tourist numbers, banning large groups, and restricting vehicles in dramatic move to combat overtourism.
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.
Instagram crowds ruin world's best beach
The idyllic shores of the Philippines' Hidden Beach, once crowned the world's finest, now face environmental collapse under the weight of overtourism and relentless social media exposure.
Italian Resort to Turn Away Tourists in Overtourism Fight
The picturesque Italian village of San Vito di Cadore is implementing strict visitor caps and tourist bans in a bold move to combat overtourism and protect its authentic Alpine character.
Spain's New Tourist Tax Hits British Holidaymakers
British tourists planning Spanish holidays face unexpected costs as Balearic Islands introduce new daily tourist taxes targeting visitors to combat overtourism.
Kyoto tourist tax increases coming in 2026
Kyoto announces significant tourist tax increases starting 2026, with new accommodation fees and city tax adjustments aimed at managing overtourism and preserving cultural heritage.
Nikko Implements Tourist Tax to Fight Overtourism
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Nikko introduces mandatory visitor fee to preserve cultural treasures and manage overwhelming crowds as tourism rebounds post-pandemic.
Brits ignore overtourism protests, book holidays anyway
Despite growing anti-tourism demonstrations across Europe, British travellers are booking holidays in record numbers. Discover why protests aren't deterring Brits from their summer escapes.
Greece Implements Beach Reservation System to Fight Overtourism
Popular Greek islands including Mykonos and Santorini implement strict new measures to combat overtourism, with timed beach access and reservation systems transforming the holiday experience.
Cornwall Tourism Board Collapses Amid Overtourism Crisis
Visit Cornwall closes its doors after 14 years as the county battles with overwhelming visitor numbers, raising urgent questions about sustainable tourism.
Zaanse Schans windmills to charge entry fee
The world-famous Zaanse Schans windmill village in the Netherlands will begin charging international tourists an entry fee from 2025, while remaining free for Dutch residents in a bid to manage overtourism and preserve heritage.
Brit in Lanzarote: Tourists are ruining the island
A British expat who moved to Lanzarote for a dream life exposes the dark side of mass tourism, from environmental damage to cultural erosion, warning that holidaymakers are ruining the island.
Venice charges €5 entry fee for day visitors
Venice has launched a controversial €5 entry fee for day-trippers in a bold attempt to manage overtourism and preserve the fragile lagoon city.
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.
Venice €5 Tourist Tax Starts 2026: Full Details
Venice confirms a €5 daily tourist tax from 2026. Learn who must pay, how it works, and why the city is implementing this controversial measure to manage overtourism.
York Overwhelmed: Locals Revolt Against Tourist 'Tipping Point'
The ancient city of York faces a resident revolt as skyrocketing tourist numbers, overcrowded streets, and rising living costs push the community to a crisis point. Discover the impact on local life.
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.
Greek Island Delos Faces Ruin from Cruise Ship Onslaught
The ancient UNESCO site of Delos, a jewel of the Cyclades, is on the brink of an ecological and archaeological disaster as massive cruise ships and thousands of daily visitors threaten its very existence.
Bourton-on-the-Water overwhelmed by tourist litter crisis
The idyllic Cotswolds village of Bourton-on-the-Water is being overwhelmed by litter and anti-social behaviour as visitor numbers soar, prompting urgent calls for action from frustrated locals and businesses.
TikTok Tourists Overwhelm Cotswolds Village with Abuse and Rubbish
The idyllic village of Bourton-on-the-Water faces an environmental and social crisis as an influx of TikTok-inspired tourists leaves a trail of litter, abuse towards residents, and illegal parking in their wake.
Delos: Ancient Greek island buckling under cruise ship crowds
The ancient UNESCO site of Delos, a jewel of the Cyclades, is on the brink of an ecological and archaeological crisis as it buckles under the pressure of a massive influx of daily cruise ship visitors, experts warn.
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.
Intrepid's 2026 'Not Hot List' Fights Overtourism
Discover Intrepid Travel's groundbreaking 'Not Hot List' for 2026, featuring stunning, crowd-free alternatives to overtouristed destinations. Plan your sustainable adventure now.
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.
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