Tag #Sustainable Tourism

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Halle's "Garden Camping" Initiative Addresses Tourism Boom

Due to a shortage of campsites in Halle, Germany, the innovative "Platz im Garten? Camper warten!" project connects campers with private landowners offering garden spaces, resulting in 10–20 weekly inquiries and a significant increase in available spots, reflecting a broader 46% rise in camping tour...

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Overtourism in the Canary Islands: A Case Study of Environmental and Economic Strain

The Canary Islands, with 15.2 million tourists in 2023 versus 2.2 million residents, exemplifies the global overtourism problem, straining resources, housing, and the environment while disproportionately benefiting large investors; solutions involve access restrictions, sustainable transport incenti...

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Overtourism: A Global Tourism Boom Strains Resources and Damages the Environment

Global tourism reached a near-record high in 2022, yet overtourism, defined by the UNWTO as a decline in quality of life due to excessive tourism, is straining resources and causing environmental damage in places like the Canary Islands, Mallorca, and other hotspots, prompting initiatives to control...

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Fiji's "Loloma Hour": Sustainable Tourism Through Cultural Exchange

Fiji's "Loloma Hour" initiative invites visitors to contribute an hour to environmental or cultural projects, aiming for 5,000 hours of community engagement annually, promoting sustainable tourism and cultural preservation through activities like traditional weaving, coral planting, and culinary cla...

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Brazilian Festivals Blend Music, Wellness, and Cultural Immersion

Brazilian entrepreneurs Pedrinho Alcântara and Henrique Gomes created Réveillon Carneiros and Sounds of Quartzo, immersive festivals blending music, wellness, and cultural experiences in unique Brazilian locations, attracting diverse artists and attendees.

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Summer Travel Alternatives: Avoiding Overcrowded Destinations

Evaneos's analysis of 77 destinations reveals 41 with less than 30% of international arrivals in Q3, offering alternatives to crowded summer hotspots, such as Finland, the Baltics, Madagascar, and Malaysia.

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China Launches Global Campaign to Promote UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites

China launched a global campaign, "Nihao! China" 2025, to promote 40 of its UNESCO cultural heritage sites internationally until November, addressing concerns about over-tourism while highlighting sustainable tourism development.

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Overtourism: Global Tourism Surge Strains Resources and Impacts Communities

Global tourism hit near-record levels in 2022, causing overtourism in many areas, impacting quality of life and the environment due to increased waste, noise, and water consumption; solutions include limiting access, raising fees, and promoting off-season travel.

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Spain Removes 66,000 Airbnb Listings Amid Overtourism Concerns

Spain launched a crackdown on illegal Airbnb rentals this week, removing 66,000 listings from the platform due to regulatory breaches, amid rising rental costs and local protests against overtourism, impacting areas like Madrid, Andalusia, Catalonia, and the Balearic Islands.

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Leroy Brothers' Toile Blanche: Blending Art and Hospitality in Provence

The Leroy Brothers, known for their conceptual art, opened Toile Blanche, a 22-suite Provençal hotel featuring their art and a restaurant serving local cuisine, showcasing a unique blend of modern art and traditional hospitality.

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Gulangyu Island: A Legacy of Preservation

Gulangyu Island, off the coast of Xiamen, China, is a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its blend of Western and Chinese architecture and its many pipe organs; Xi Jinping's early support, starting in the 1980s, was pivotal in its preservation, leading to its UNESCO recognition in 2017 and attract...

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Whale Songs Inspire Environmental Action: Study

A University of the Sunshine Coast study found that the awe inspired by listening to humpback whale songs during whale-watching tours in Mooloolaba, Australia, significantly increases tourists' commitment to pro-environmental behaviors, such as improved recycling and support for ocean conservation i...

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