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Europe dominates with world’s Top 10 sustainable beaches

Each year, Tripadvisor releases a ranking of the world’s best beaches with European destinations topping the list in 2024. This year’s ranking also includes a category for the most sustainable beaches.

EU introduces new rules to combat illegal short-term rentals

On Thursday, the European Parliament passed a regulation concerning the sharing and collection of data for Short-Term accommodation Rental services (STR). 

Green Destinations Story Awards 2024 revealed

Since 2014, the Green Destinations  Top 100 Story Awards at ITB have showcased the most inspiring initiatives for sustainable tourism development in 6 categories based on the nominations for the GD Top 100 Stories.

Tourists advised to avoid famous Geisha District in Ancient City

The city has announced it’s closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.

Miami Beach against spring breakers

Officials in Miami Beach, Florida, are "breaking up" with spring breakers in a new ad campaign after an uptick in crime and violence during spring break months.

Dublin and Grosseto named 2024 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

Dublin (Ireland) and Grosseto (Italy) have recently been named the 2024 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism.

Seville’s proposal for entry fee to Plaza de España sparks backlash

Visitors to the southern Spanish city of Seville will soon have to pay to visit one of its most popular attractions.

Europe’s ski resorts facing halt amid potentially hottest February ever

Skiers across Europe are arriving at resorts to find historically low levels of snow following an exceptionally mild winter.

New controls on holiday lets in England to address affordability for residents

New controls on holiday lets in England will be introduced from the summer to stop local people being unable to afford to live in their own community, the government has announced.

The last remaining places on Earth for truly starry nights

Before the beginning of the 19th Century, when Paris became the first city in Europe to use gas lighting to illuminate its streets, the sight of the Milky Way was as commonplace as the sight of the Moon. But in recent decades, light pollution has become so intense that many people rarely get to admire a starry night.

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