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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.

Peter Nygard sex assault charges stayed in court

In a stunning legal development, sexual assault charges against fashion mogul Peter Nygard have been formally stayed by Canadian prosecutors, raising questions about the future of similar high-profile cases including those involving Prince Andrew.

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.

Lord Brocket charged with rape and sexual assault

Former I'm A Celebrity star Lord Brocket has been charged with three counts of sexual assault and two counts of rape in a dramatic court appearance that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world.

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.

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.

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

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