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Articles tagged “overtourism”

Tourism

What Spain’s Latest Tourism Numbers Say About the Mass Protests

Spain's latest tourism data confirms that it's experiencing an unprecedented boom in tourism — a complaint of locals.

What Spain’s Latest Tourism Numbers Say About the Mass Protests

Podcasts

Junk Fees Win, Spirit Goes Upmarket and Venice Bans Groups

Today's podcast looks at the persistence of airline junk fees, Spirit Air’s attempt to move upmarket, and Venice’s move to stem the tourist hordes.

Junk Fees Win, Spirit Goes Upmarket and Venice Bans Groups

Tourism

Venice’s Large Group Tour Ban to Start August 1

Venice is taking on group tours and loudspeakers as part of its overall framework toward combating mass tourism.

Venice’s Large Group Tour Ban to Start August  1

Tourism

Barcelona to Drop ‘Visit’ Slogan, Wants to ‘End Global Call’ for Tourists

Barcelona is pivoting away from mass to quality tourism promotion in the wake of local outrage and pressure.

Barcelona to Drop ‘Visit’ Slogan, Wants to ‘End Global Call’ for Tourists

Tourism

Venice’s Tourist Fee: 3 Things We’ve Learned So Far and What Comes Next

Venice has trialed its entry free for day trippers. Armed with data, the city is going to figure out adjustments to make it effective.

Venice’s Tourist Fee: 3 Things We’ve Learned So Far and What Comes Next

Podcasts

Mallorca’s Tourism Angst, Biz Travel’s Bounce and Delta’s IT Woes

Today's podcast looks at Mallorca residents’ anger over tourism, business travel’s projected return, and Delta’s ongoing IT outage issues.

Mallorca’s Tourism Angst, Biz Travel’s Bounce and Delta’s IT Woes

Tourism

Thousands of Mallorca Protesters Demand ‘Limits on Tourism’

Mallorca just had its second mass demonstration against mass tourism this summer. Expect more to come in other hot spots in Spain.

Thousands of Mallorca Protesters Demand ‘Limits on Tourism’

Tourism

Japan’s 35 Million Tourist Bonanza in 2024: Great for Business, Not So Much for Overtourism

The weak yen has definitely boosted Japan's tourism industry, but as the country rides this wave of visitors, it’s going to be a tightrope walk — balancing the economic gains with the realities of overtourism.

Japan’s 35 Million Tourist Bonanza in 2024: Great for Business, Not So Much for Overtourism

Short-Term Rentals

European Short-Term Rental Surge Defies Regulatory Challenges

Despite facing backlash due to the housing crunch in many cities, Europe's short-term rental market is booming this summer.

European Short-Term Rental Surge Defies Regulatory Challenges

Tourism

The Travel Corporation Asia CEO on The New Face of Group Tours

When you think of group tours, do rigid schedules, crowded buses, and a lack of authentic experiences come to mind? Nick Lim, The Travel Corporation's Asia CEO, talks about how they have changed that perception.

The Travel Corporation Asia CEO on The New Face of Group Tours