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Record Tourist Numbers in Japan: Overcrowding in Major Cities Spurs Regional Tourism Initiatives
In 2024, Japan welcomed a record 36.8 million foreign tourists, a 50% increase from 2023, due to a weak yen and relaxed visa rules; however, major cities face overtourism issues, prompting Nagano and other regions to actively attract visitors with initiatives such as new cycling routes and improved ...
Record Tourist Numbers in Japan: Overcrowding in Major Cities Spurs Regional Tourism Initiatives
In 2024, Japan welcomed a record 36.8 million foreign tourists, a 50% increase from 2023, due to a weak yen and relaxed visa rules; however, major cities face overtourism issues, prompting Nagano and other regions to actively attract visitors with initiatives such as new cycling routes and improved ...
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36% Bias Score
Record Tourism in Japan Creates 'Tourism Pollution' Concerns
Japan experienced record tourism in 2025 (3.7 million visitors in January, 40 million expected for the year), driven by a weak yen and high international rankings, but this led to concerns about 'tourism pollution' in cities like Kyoto and Tokyo.
Record Tourism in Japan Creates 'Tourism Pollution' Concerns
Japan experienced record tourism in 2025 (3.7 million visitors in January, 40 million expected for the year), driven by a weak yen and high international rankings, but this led to concerns about 'tourism pollution' in cities like Kyoto and Tokyo.
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44% Bias Score
Venice Reinstates Tourism Access Fee
Venice has reinstated its access fee for tourists from Good Friday to May 4th and every weekend from May to July to manage mass tourism, with 77,000 pre-booked entries and projected surplus revenue used to reduce Venetian taxes.
Venice Reinstates Tourism Access Fee
Venice has reinstated its access fee for tourists from Good Friday to May 4th and every weekend from May to July to manage mass tourism, with 77,000 pre-booked entries and projected surplus revenue used to reduce Venetian taxes.
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48% Bias Score
Italian Travel Trends: 2024 Vacation Plans and Overtourism Concerns
A new survey reveals that 90% of Italians plan a vacation in 2024, with overtourism a major concern influencing 80% of travel choices; the study, by EY, surveyed 5000 people across Europe, highlighting trends like the rise of workations (25%) and AI use in travel planning (12%).
Italian Travel Trends: 2024 Vacation Plans and Overtourism Concerns
A new survey reveals that 90% of Italians plan a vacation in 2024, with overtourism a major concern influencing 80% of travel choices; the study, by EY, surveyed 5000 people across Europe, highlighting trends like the rise of workations (25%) and AI use in travel planning (12%).
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16% Bias Score
National Trust Bans Coaches from Birling Gap to Reduce Environmental Impact
The National Trust banned coaches from Birling Gap in East Sussex, England, to reduce the impact of over 600,000 annual visitors on the environment, addressing local concerns about damage and erosion, while still welcoming visitors by other means.
National Trust Bans Coaches from Birling Gap to Reduce Environmental Impact
The National Trust banned coaches from Birling Gap in East Sussex, England, to reduce the impact of over 600,000 annual visitors on the environment, addressing local concerns about damage and erosion, while still welcoming visitors by other means.
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36% Bias Score
Norway Reduces Tourist Tax to 3% Amidst Overtourism Surge
Norway lowered its proposed tourist tax to 3% of accommodation costs to address overtourism after a record 16.7 million overnight stays in summer 2024; the optional tax, if implemented by local municipalities, will fund tourism infrastructure and is projected to begin this summer, pending parliament...
Norway Reduces Tourist Tax to 3% Amidst Overtourism Surge
Norway lowered its proposed tourist tax to 3% of accommodation costs to address overtourism after a record 16.7 million overnight stays in summer 2024; the optional tax, if implemented by local municipalities, will fund tourism infrastructure and is projected to begin this summer, pending parliament...
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48% Bias Score
Balearic Islands Requests Flight Cap During Peak Season
The Balearic Islands government is requesting a cap on flights to its three airports during peak season, citing maximum capacity, though the authority to limit flight numbers rests with the state-run Aena.
Balearic Islands Requests Flight Cap During Peak Season
The Balearic Islands government is requesting a cap on flights to its three airports during peak season, citing maximum capacity, though the authority to limit flight numbers rests with the state-run Aena.
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56% Bias Score
Greece Leads Europe in Regional Tourism, Raising Concerns about Sustainability
A new study by the University of Aegean finds that Greece leads Europe in regional tourism, with the Southern Aegean and Ionian Islands ranking first and second, respectively, based on an index measuring six variables, including bed capacity and employment in hospitality; this intense touristificati...
Greece Leads Europe in Regional Tourism, Raising Concerns about Sustainability
A new study by the University of Aegean finds that Greece leads Europe in regional tourism, with the Southern Aegean and Ionian Islands ranking first and second, respectively, based on an index measuring six variables, including bed capacity and employment in hospitality; this intense touristificati...
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48% Bias Score
Venice Doubles Tourist Entry Fee, Despite Continued High Visitor Numbers
Venice has increased its entry fee for day-trippers to up to €10, double the previous year's fee, to manage mass tourism, despite visitor numbers remaining high and the system's costs not being covered, generating €2.4 million last year.
Venice Doubles Tourist Entry Fee, Despite Continued High Visitor Numbers
Venice has increased its entry fee for day-trippers to up to €10, double the previous year's fee, to manage mass tourism, despite visitor numbers remaining high and the system's costs not being covered, generating €2.4 million last year.
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36% Bias Score
Norway Lowers Tourist Tax to 3% Amidst Overtourism
Norway reduced its proposed tourist tax to 3 percent of overnight stays, an optional levy for local authorities to fund infrastructure improvements in response to record-breaking summer tourism (16.7 million overnight stays in 2024).
Norway Lowers Tourist Tax to 3% Amidst Overtourism
Norway reduced its proposed tourist tax to 3 percent of overnight stays, an optional levy for local authorities to fund infrastructure improvements in response to record-breaking summer tourism (16.7 million overnight stays in 2024).
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48% Bias Score
Norway Lowers Tourist Tax to 3 Percent Amid Overtourism Concerns
Norway lowered its proposed tourist tax to 3 percent of overnight stays, down from 5 percent, to fund infrastructure projects amid a surge in tourism hitting a record 16.7 million overnight stays in summer 2024; however, the implementation date and parliamentary approval remain uncertain.
Norway Lowers Tourist Tax to 3 Percent Amid Overtourism Concerns
Norway lowered its proposed tourist tax to 3 percent of overnight stays, down from 5 percent, to fund infrastructure projects amid a surge in tourism hitting a record 16.7 million overnight stays in summer 2024; however, the implementation date and parliamentary approval remain uncertain.
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48% Bias Score
EU Tourism Sector Projected to Grow, but Faces Challenges
The EU travel and tourism sector is projected to contribute €1.9 trillion to the EU's GDP in 2025, employing 25.7 million people, but faces challenges from overtourism and global competition, prompting calls for reduced bureaucracy and increased sustainability.
EU Tourism Sector Projected to Grow, but Faces Challenges
The EU travel and tourism sector is projected to contribute €1.9 trillion to the EU's GDP in 2025, employing 25.7 million people, but faces challenges from overtourism and global competition, prompting calls for reduced bureaucracy and increased sustainability.
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44% Bias Score
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