Overtourism

Venice greenlights €5 daily tourist tax despite criticisms

Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro said it was time the city council took action after debating the need for a tourist tax for over four year

Why cruise remains an unwelcome guest in certain destinations

Will Payne takes a deep dive into the thorny issue of whether cruise adds or detracts from the destinations it visits, and how the sector is responding to overtourism concerns

Venetians expected to approve €5 daily tourist fee trial

The €5 fee will be trialled over peak periods next year and will apply to all tourists aged 14 and above

Venice to begin charging entry fee in bid to curb overtourism

Last month Unesco warned Venice should be added to a list of World Heritage Sites at risk of "irreversible" damage from "overwhelming" tourism

The Big Question: Can cruise sail ahead of land-based breaks?

Cruise has long been on the verge of a mainstream breakthrough, so is the sector ready to become the UK’s favourite holiday?

The Big Question: Should travel firms still be selling captive animal attractions?

Is the tide turning against attractions showcasing animals outside their natural habitat? And can some be justified? TTG’s latest Big Question explores a sensitive topic for the industry

Peru is back, but what exactly has been going on there?

Peru has been beset by months of political unrest; TTG’s Gary Noakes finds out more about the country and its tourism sector’s efforts to rebound

Facing the heat: How the Med's tourism chiefs are battling extreme weather

Following the vicious heatwave which swept across southern Europe this month, efforts to put destinations on a climate crisis footing have never been more important – here’s what three countries have been doing

Why is Amsterdam banning cruise ships, and what does it mean for agents?

Amsterdam’s ban on cruise vessels is the latest step by city authorities to control tourist numbers and respond to climate concerns – but what does this latest restriction mean for tourism to the city, and agents selling it?

Europe urged to take ‘more nuanced approach’ to overtourism

Tourism insight expert David Edwards told Etoa summit delegates on Tuesday to focus on driving up the length of stays instead of visitor numbers

Bhutan to start discounting $200 a night sustainability fee after 'feedback'

Bhutan is offering discounts on its $200 sustainability levy only months after raising it from $65 a day.

Polar exploration: Smooth sailing, or a journey too far for consumer travel?

As pressure mounts on cruise lines to operate more sustainably in polar regions, companies are exploring how they can mitigate their impact. By Will Payne

The Italian tourist hotspot where a selfie could cost you €275

The Italian Riviera beauty has recently set up two ’red zones’ where tourists and guided tours cannot throng to avoid the risk of overcrowding

Spain confirms line-up for first sustainability conference

Inaugural Sustainability Day will be held on Wednesday 26 April in London

Agents insist Brits undeterred by Lanzarote tourism row

Brits still keen on the Canaries despite a suggestion the island could look to reduce its reliance on the UK market

Spain to hold inaugural Sustainability Day event

Spain to hold its first conference on sustainability in London in the spring

WTM 2022: ‘Active tourism’ key for Croatia to preserve heritage

Croatia will focus on active tourism and sustainability in 2023, as it seeks to “move away from overtourism” and ensure a “continual flow” of guests

Future of Tourism Coalition to offer ‘practical action’ at first climate summit

Centred around “creating a climate for collaboration”, the event will be held in-person in Athens and online

'We must speed up the journey to slow travel'

"Slow travel is the direction we’re all heading and is clearly in growing demand"

‘Travel can no longer ignore the critical role of community-based tourism’

Sector must get better at working with community-based tourism initiatives for its long-term health, writes Elisa Spampinato for TTG

‘Group touring can offer a responsible way to ease overtourism’

The touring model is more respectful than many other ways of visiting these beautiful cities.

Venice to introduce €10 tourist entry fee in January

City to finally go through with a long-debated key pillar of its efforts to tackle overtourism

Regenerative Travel releases climate action white paper

Green hospitality association sets out blueprint for how travel businesses can reduce their carbon footprint and help restore the natural environment

TTG launches new 'Fairer Travel Week'

Taking place from 4 - 8 July, Fairer Travel Week, in association with the Spanish Tourist Office will feature Travel Pride, a Sustainability and Diversity Forum and an online supplier showcase event