Sustainable tourism

A Eurostar train at Gare du Nord train station, 30 December 2023 in Paris, France.

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People walk near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, March 2021

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Euroviews. These three European cities show you can get tourism policies right

To harness the power of travel, alleviate the drawbacks with smart policies, and make our world more tolerant and inclusive in the process — that’s the vision I’d like to offer, Peter Lochbihler writes.

25/04/2024

Venice will introduce a tourist tax on peak weekends in 2024.

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Venice has rolled out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends.

25/04/2024

A porter carries tourists luggages outside the main train station in Venice, Italy, Wednesday 24 April 2024

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Venice fines tourists who don’t pay city entrance fee

But some locals aren’t convinced the entry fee or the associated fines will have any positive impact on local residents.

25/04/2024

Ocean waves crash in Blavand Strand in Denmark, one of the best hidden destinations on the list

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People march past a beach during a demonstration against overtourism which affects the local population with inaccessible housing, in the Canary Islands.

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Protests and strikes: Why has Europe fallen out of love with tourism?

Overtourism is putting pressure on health services, waste management, water supplies and housing at the expense of residents.

23/04/2024

Get back to nature with a camping - or glamping - trip

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21/04/2024

The number 116 stops at Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell, Barcelona’s second most popular attraction after the Sagrada Familia church.

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The number 116 stops at Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell, Barcelona’s second most popular attraction after the Sagrada Familia church.

19/04/2024

The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists.

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Amsterdam bans new hotels in latest measure to curb mass tourism

The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists.

19/04/2024

The protesters say they want a different vision for the city which doesn’t put tourism front and centre.

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10/04/2024

The luxury Royal Scotsman train travels across the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct

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Want to reduce your carbon footprint without sacrificing luxury? Try these fancy train journeys.

08/04/2024

From the end of April 2024, visitors must pay an entry fee.

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Venice day trippers face steep fines if they don’t pay new entry fee

From the end of April 2024, visitors must pay an entry fee.

05/04/2024

Portimão is the latest destination in Portugal's Algarve to introduce a tourist tax.

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All the countries where you have to pay a ‘tourist tax’ in 2024

From the Algarve to Barcelona, fees are being introduced to try and combat overtourism.

01/04/2024

Take a medieval train journey to Siguenza in Spain.

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Ditch the city for these under-the-radar villages in Europe

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31/03/2024

Switzerland's largest city has something for everyone

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Even if moving to Zurich is not for you, the Swiss city is still well worth a trip.

29/03/2024

Flight-free travel: My €69 journey aboard the first European Sleeper from Brussels to Prague.

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29/03/2024

Avoid flying by travelling by ferry instead.

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Fear of flying? Sail away to Europe and beyond via these ferry routes

Taking the ferry also means you can take your car or pets on holiday with you.

26/03/2024

Pastel painted terraced houses in Arles, France

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See France by train: An insiders’ guide to secret summer escapes

Cut your travel carbon footprint with these nine French summer holiday destinations - all accessible by train.

25/03/2024

Barcelona’s tourist tax will be increase again on 1 April.

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The Spanish city first introduced an extra tourist tax in 2012 to attract ‘quality’ tourism.

25/03/2024

North Karelia in Finland is one of the world's happiest country's highlights

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What is better for happiness than travelling? Travelling with sustainability in mind.

22/03/2024

`Get amongst the South African wildlife with a side of luxury - and sustainablity

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Lepogo Lodges in South Africa offer luxury safaris - so far, so normal - but are also serious about protecting the surrounding wilderness for generations to come.

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