Category: Overtourism

Italy’s National Tourist Board introduces platform for Venice access fee

Venice has revealed details of a digital platform that will manage the €5 “Venice Access Fee” that goes into effect April 25.

The worst overtourism destinations in 2023

Following several years of pandemic-induced downturn, the travel sector is not only back, it’s positively booming. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the industry is expected to bring in some $9.5 trillion in 2023 — which accounts for 95% of its pre-pandemic levels.

‘Black Level’ alert: street closures in Madrid due to holiday overcrowding

A year’s increase of tourism in Spain ends with Madrid activating a black level measure for the influx of visitors to the city over the festive season.

Mass tourism: boon or threat to good lives?

What is ‘mass tourism’? How do we think about it and talk about it? Do we consider all of its contexts, costs, and benefits? Vilhelmiina Vainikka shared this “Good Tourism” Insight.

Milan bans the sale of takeaway drinks and food at certain hours

Milan is cracking down on disruptive nightlife in the busy Porta Venezia area by prohibiting the sale of takeaway drinks and food at certain hours.

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Four countries that are actively welcoming travellers

Following this summer's heated protests against overtourism, there's some good news. For every overcrowded tourist spot in Europe, there are plenty of places around the world that need more visitors.