Tag #Tourism Impact

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Greek Island of Gavdos Overwhelmed by Influx of Migrants

The small Greek island of Gavdos, located 40 kilometers from Crete, is experiencing a daily influx of migrants arriving by boat from Libya, straining its tourism-dependent economy and raising concerns among residents.

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Edinburgh's Royal Mile: 72 Tourist Shops and the Challenges of Mass Tourism

Edinburgh's Royal Mile, visited by five million tourists annually, has 72 tourist shops, primarily run by three operators, causing concerns among residents about the displacement of local businesses and the impact on their quality of life; a new tourist tax is planned to address this.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Bavarian King Ludwig II Castles Await UNESCO World Heritage Status

Four Bavarian King Ludwig II castles are expected to become UNESCO World Heritage sites by July 16, 2025, joining 31 other global nominees, following a decade-long German nomination process, and adding to Germany's over 50 existing sites.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Slieve Beagh Wildfire Damages One-Third of Protected Area

A wildfire has damaged approximately one-third of Slieve Beagh, a protected area in Northern Ireland and County Monaghan, endangering recent €6 million (£5 million) ecotourism investment and impacting wildlife habitats; firefighters remain on-site.

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Life on Land
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Dutch Parliament Debates Increased Wolf Culling Amidst Public Fear and EU Regulations

A Dutch parliamentary debate on increasing wolf culling saw clashing viewpoints, with public fear over attacks on livestock, pets, and people countered by arguments for coexistence and preventative measures; the government is exploring ways to address problem wolves while EU regulations currently li...

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Life on Land
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Black Sea Oil Spill Cleanup Progresses Amidst Benzopyrene Concerns

Cleanup efforts continue on Black Sea beaches following an oil spill, with volunteers and protective nets effectively removing oil, while concerns over benzopyrene levels are addressed as potentially a provocation to harm the resort season.

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Life Below Water
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Greek Island Cheesemaker Faces Tourism's Threat to Traditional Farming

On the Greek island of Folegandros, traditional cheesemaker George Karystienaios, or "Psyllos", faces challenges due to the incompatibility of small-scale farming with mass tourism; complaints from tourism businesses about livestock noise and odor threaten his unique cheesemaking practice, highlight...

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Japan's Election: Tourism Boom Fuels Rise of Far-Right

Ahead of Japan's July 20th, 2025 election, rising anti-foreigner sentiment fueled by a tourism boom and reported crimes by foreign residents is boosting support for far-right parties advocating stricter immigration policies, challenging the ruling LDP.

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Reduced Inequality
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Barcelona Bans Short-Term Rentals Amid Over-Tourism Protests

Protests in Barcelona against over-tourism are forcing authorities to ban short-term rentals by 2028, impacting 10,000 landlords, after rising rents displaced residents and fueled confrontations between locals and tourists near the Sagrada Familia.

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Athenian Dining: A Young Scene Grappling with Identity and Accessibility

Athens' dining scene, while expanding rapidly due to tourism and economic growth, suffers from a lack of high-quality establishments focused on local cuisine, creating a disparity between the high-end and accessible dining options.

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Zero Hunger
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Naples Activists Demand Limits on Tourist Rentals Amidst Housing Crisis

The "Resta Abitante" campaign will present thousands of signatures in Naples on March 28th to demand immediate limits on tourist rentals, citing a 40% rent increase and a significant decrease in resident housing availability in historic neighborhoods, directly challenging the mayor's assessment of t...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Food Photography Trend: Viral Breakup Highlights Social Media's Impact on Businesses

A TikTok video showing a man eating a dish before his girlfriend could photograph it went viral, highlighting the widespread trend of food photography in restaurants and its impact on businesses and relationships, with a 40% increase in clientele for a Parisian bakery featured in "Emily in Paris" ye...

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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