Venice is stepping up its efforts to manage overtourism by introducing new regulations aimed at reducing noise and preserving the city’s historic charm. Among the measures are bans on the use of loudspeakers by tourist groups and restrictions on noisy tourist parties and pub crawls. These rules are part of a broader initiative to address…
In response to the growing issue of overtourism, residents of Barcelona have adopted a creative and unconventional method to express their frustrations—using water guns to playfully deter tourists. This form of protest has emerged as a reaction to the overwhelming influx of visitors that has crowded neighborhoods, strained public services, and altered the city’s cultural…
Valencia has announced new measures to address the rising issue of overtourism, following similar initiatives by Barcelona. The city’s plan includes tightening controls on short-term rental licenses and limiting the number of tourist accommodations, particularly in neighborhoods heavily impacted by tourism. This move aims to protect the quality of life for residents while ensuring that…
At the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid, a significant gathering took place to mark a milestone in the global tourism sector. Ambassadors to Spain from 24 Member States, including His Excellency Farrukh Tursunov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan, and Rosario Sánchez Grau, Spain’s Secretary of State for Tourism, were welcomed by UN Tourism leadership to look ahead…
On December 17, 2023, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), with support from Oxford Economics, released an insightful report titled “The Social Impact of Global Tourism.” This report provides a deep dive into the social footprint of the Travel & Tourism sector across the globe, offering an…
