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Paris is cracking down on Airbnbs and other rental companies

Paris cracks down on Airbnbs with €100,000 fines and London-style limit on nights per year.

Helsinki named world’s most sustainable destination by GDSI

Helsinki named world’s most sustainable travel destination — The Global Destination Sustainability Index measures the sustainability of travel destinations in four different categories using more than 70 indicators.

Sustainability and innovation on the Syros Island

In a concerted effort to promote sustainability and innovation, the Municipality of Syros-Hermoupolis is taking steps to drive positive change and position itself as an eco-conscious destination, aiming to enhance the quality of life for both residents and visitors whilst preserving its natural ecosystem and cultural heritage.

Best Tourism Villages 2024 by UN Tourism

UN Tourism announces 55 new Best Tourism Villages 2024, highlighting rural destinations as key for sustainable tourism and community development.

Switching typical summer plans to ‘coolcations’

As popular holiday spots heat up, more of us are switching our typical summer plans to ‘coolcations’.

Up Norway launches corporate retreats and workations

Bespoke Norwegian corporate retreats by Up Norway unite remote teams through adventure across fjords, fishing villages, and creative hubs.

Locals share stories on how overtourism impacts Rome

‘It’s changing the city’s face’: Locals share stories on how overtourism impacts Rome’s culture.

Find cans of local air in dozens of places around the world

You can find cans of local air in dozens of places around the world from the Swiss mountains to the Isle of Mann.

Madeira has introduced a new fee for tourists on hiking trails

Madeira has introduced a new fee for non-residents on some of its most popular hiking trails.

Workers in the Greek tourism industry protest against low wages

Workers in the Greek tourism industry say they are at breaking point, straining under long hours, low wages and not enough colleagues to cover the work.

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