17 h. ago Popular Spanish tourist destination brings in tough new measures to tackle overtourism

A popular Spanish tourist destination has introduced tough new measures in a bid to tackle over tourism. 

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48 h. ago 'Cesspit' abandoned Welsh holiday park with private beach and swimming pools

The Prestatyn site in North Wales has been left to go to rack and ruin since it closed its doors for the final time in November 2023, with locals left wondering what the future holds for the once-thriving tourist destination

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66 h. ago Major global study reveals the world is getting sicker and fatter

Obesity rates have soared in the last decade and is now a leading cause of disease according to a landmark new study as experts call for tougher measures to tackle the crisis.

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5 d. ago Woman visits 100 countries and says one place is her clear favourite

Marta Luisa Garcia, 52, has travelled to over 100 countries and she said a popular tourist destination is her favourite place having visited countries around the globe

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5 d. ago Popular Japan destination raises tourist tax by 900% to reduce overtourism

Japan has approved its highest-ever hotel tax which could see guests charged up to £49 per person per night.

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6 d. ago The beautiful village with 26C October temperatures that's called 'Venice of Spain'

Mogán, located in Gran Canaria, is a year round tourist destination with temperatures averaging 26C in October and has been listed by the World Health Organisation as a location with one of the best climates on the planet

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6 d. ago Government issues update on plans for major new UK laws around buying vapes

The Government is calling for evidence on the flavours, nicotine strength, and appearance of vapes as part of a series of measures to tackle youth vaping

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9 d. ago How Visit Cornwall tore itself apart: Tourist board spent £111,000 on a new website as its money ran out and anti

Visit Cornwall, the body which promotes Britain's most popular tourist destination, spent over £100,000 on a website redesign as it was going bust, the Daily Mail can reveal.

Economics

1 week ago Scottish city ranks among the world's top sustainable tourist destinations

The GDS Index annually ranks cities on tourism management, assessing Destination Management, Supplier, Social, and Environmental performance.

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2 w. ago The Santa Claus effect: how expanding tourism ate into Lapland’s green space

The number of visitors to the region has risen 160% in 30 years as concerns grow for its fragile ecosystem and indigenous practicesRevealed: Europe losing 600 football pitches of nature and crop land a dayOnce upon a time, Lapland was a word that conjured up the home of Santa Claus in the imagination of British children, but increasingly it has become a tourist destination.Last year, more than 700,000 people came to the region, with 100,000 of them coming from Britain. That number is up 160% compared with 30 years ago. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Popular European airport 'leaking' as Brit tourist destinations flooded

Slightly concerning footage shared on social media has shown rain coming through the roof of Ibiza Airport as Spain continues to grapple with severe flooding and storms

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2 w. ago Popular Spanish holiday destinations hit by rare 'red weather alert'

Storm Gabrielle has caused severe flooding as torrential rain hammers part of the country

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2 w. ago Our world is hurtling into climate disaster and what do politicians give us? Oilfields and new runways | Bill McGuire

In the name of ‘pragmatism’, green measures are being ditched, net zero derided. Be very clear: without slashing emissions we are in deep, deep troubleThe hope that followed the signing of the Paris climate agreement in 2016 has long gone as the global community has failed utterly to rein in emissions, which – barring a small pandemic-induced blip in 2020 – have headed remorselessly upwards ever since. And there is little sign of this changing anytime soon. Indeed, as global heating has accelerated over the past few years, instead of trying harder, the world is turning its back on measures to tackle the climate crisis.In the UK, Labour is considering the approval of two major new oilfields in the North Sea – Rosebank and Jackdaw – with both Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves reported to be backing the proposals, which would lock in reliance on fossil fuels at the expense of renewables. Alongside this, instead of the government introducing measures to reduce aviation emissions, such as a...

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2 w. ago Latest Spain entry requirements and new rules starting next month

Spain is the most popular tourist destination with UK tourists. The country boasts a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine, as well as delicious cuisine and historical sites.

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2 w. ago Body found in search for missing British tourist who disappeared from Spanish hotel

Josh Rogers, from Bloxwich near Walsall in the West Midlands, had been posting online about his holiday to the popular Spanish resort of Lloret de Mar before he vanished

Events

2 w. ago Brits travelling to Spain warned of huge changes within weeks

Spain is the most popular tourist destination with UK tourists. The country boasts a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine, as well as delicious cuisine and historical sites

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3 w. ago Stunning UK town to visit this autumn that visitors say is like 'stepping back in time'

The town is a popular tourist destination and is a great place to visit in the autumn months.

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3 w. ago Historic UK city is so 'overrun' with tourists locals no longer live there

The city is a global tourist destination, but locals are growing increasingly frustrated with the influx of visitors, with many saying they only come to the area 'for work'

Society

3 w. ago Woman goes to adult show in Benidorm is floored by one thing 'better than performance'

The tourist recently travelled to the popular Spanish resort but couldn't believe her eyes after buying tickets for the Star Wars Segway show – and it's gone viral on TikTok

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3 w. ago Pretty English town where locals are struggling with 'just too many tourists'

The Lake District is a popular tourist destination, but locals say the number of visitors is causing chaos. with some towns seeing levels of overcrowding comparable to Venice and Paris

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