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Panic in Dubai as flood of tourists causes complete chaos on roads

Rocketing house prices and expat-packed traffic jams are among the symptoms suggesting Dubai is suffering from an ever-increasing rise in tourist and foreigners...

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Another European city popular with Brits bans large cruise ships in blow to tourists

The Mayor of Nice signed an order on cruise ships of more than 900 passengers from docking in Nicein a major blow to...

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Canary Islands on the brink as prices in Tenerife and Fuerteventura go through the roof

Backlash from locals on the Canary Islandsis intensifying amid fears the popular holiday spot may be falling victim to its own tourism boom....

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The four underrated Italian cities and towns you need to visit to 'skip tourist traps'

Italy is home to a number of magical spots off the beaten track and away from the heaving crowds. As overtourism increases and tourist...

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The European country where 'everyone agrees Brits are most unwelcome'

Last year’s war on overtourism has seen many countries’ attitudes towards Brits turning sour. Some countries in Europe and further away have been...

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Anti-tourism protesters slapped down as loved Spanish region already faces record year

Boasting excellent weather with almost year-round sunshine, stunning landscapes and idyllic beaches, it is not hard to see why the Spanish region of...

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World’s most beautiful island with ‘too many tourists’ abandons plan to ban new hotels

An island repeatedly named as the world’s best is to scrap a ban on new hotels. This is despite Bali in Indonesia having...

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Crisis in Canary Islands as tourists face tough new reservation rules at iconic landmark

Visitors to an iconic landmark in Gran Canaria will face new restrictions as authorities crack down on the 1,500-strong daily crowds. Tourists visting Roque...

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Canary Islands humiliated as holiday hotspot rakes in £3bn from tourists despite protests

Tourism in Fuerteventura has reached a historic milestone in 2024, with total revenues exceeding €3 billion, around £2.5bn. According to Marlene Figueroa, the...

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Brits warned as 3 holiday hotspots in Spain named among destinations to avoid in 2025

Three major Spanish tourist destinations loved by Brits have been put on a “forbidden” travel list for 2025 that warns of tensions between...