More tourist beds, fewer homes: cost of ‘overtourism’ in EU

More tourist beds, fewer homes: cost of ‘overtourism’ in EU

Last month, residents across southern Europe, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, protested against “overtourism”. They held placards that read ‘tourists go home’, ‘your holidays, my misery’, and ‘mass tourism kills the city’, making clear their disapproval of unregulated tourism. This month, hoteliers in Mallorca, Spain hit back by putting up posters welcoming tourists. This … Read more

Venice canals run dry amid fears Italy faces another drought | CNN

Venice canals run dry amid fears Italy faces another drought | CNN

Venice Reuters  —  Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer’s emergency, with the Alps having received less than half of their normal snowfall, according to scientists and environmental groups. The warning comes as Venice, where flooding is normally the primary concern, faces unusually low tides … Read more