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CopenPay — a new Copenhagen’s green experience initiative
Data show a large willingness as 82 percent say they want to act sustainably, but only 22 percent have changed their behavior.
This is why Copenhagen’s official tourism organization has introduced CopenPay—a new initiative transforming green actions into currency for cultural experiences.
Data Appeal awards Brazil’s top destinations for sustainability
Data Appeal’s Prêmio Excelência Turística Destino Digital is based on Data Appeal’s Sustainability Index, recognizing the top destinations that excel in environmental management, socio-economic impact, and destination management.
Anti-tourism campaigns in the Costa del Sol city
Malaga is one of Spain’s most popular summer destinations, receiving around 14 million visitors in 2023. But overtourism has become so disruptive for residents that this summer saw protests and anti-tourism campaigns in the Costa del Sol city.
Four countries that are actively welcoming tourists
For every overcrowded tourist spot in Europe, there are plenty of places around the world that need more visitors.
Carnival Corporation installs solar panels at Barcelona’s cruise terminals
Carnival Corporation installs solar panels at Barcelona’s cruise terminals, exceeding energy needs and boosting local grid with surplus power, enhancing sustainability.
How coastal erosion makes Spain’s beaches disappear
Spain has an overtourism problem - but as its beaches slowly disappear, how long will it last?
Bali is considering a temporary halt on new construction of hotels
Indonesia state news agency Antara reports that Bali's local government is considering a temporary halt on new construction of hotels, villas, discos and beach clubs to address overtourism and overdevelopment.
Managing visitor traffic at Trevi Fountain
For Rome's tourism chief, cracking down on short-term rentals and managing visitor traffic at Trevi Fountain are the top priorities when it comes to combatting overtourism.
How polar bear tourism adapts to the climate change?
This remote town relies on polar bear tourism - but it’s having to adapt as the climate heats up.
Edinburgh becomes the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax
Edinburgh is set to become the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax after Scottish government granted powers to local authorities to introduce visitor charges.
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