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As Europe's dream destinations hit their saturation point, locals are taking to the streets with a message: tourism has gone too far, Travel News News - Times Now
Protests may be returning this summer, but so are new ideas to make travel more sustainable, from smart tech to visitor taxes and travel rewards.
Overtourism is rattling cities across Europe, where some activists blame short-term rental companies like Airbnb for the rising cost of living.
In the streets of Barcelona, demonstrators armed with water guns sprayed unsuspecting tourists as part of growing protests.
Norway will introduce a 3% tourist tax from 2026 to tackle overtourism, fund local infrastructure, and preserve its natural beauty. Here’s what you need to know.
Spain's economy minister says the millions of tourists who visit the country every year present a challenge for Spain's residents that the government can no longer afford to ignore. Last year, Spain received a record 94 million international visitors,