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Here’s why European coolcations are still on trend this summer

Destinations that offer a cooler climate during the summer months are expected to continue seeing a boom in 2026, but could it cause overtourism in the Nordics?

The Big Question

Meet the co-founder of Airbnb: ‘It was never meant to be a business’

Airbnb was first dreamed up in 2008, with people initially asking “how could you trust a stranger ever in your own home?” In 2025, $92 billion was transacted on the platform. So how did they do it?

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These European destinations reward tourists for good behaviour

Cities in Europe have been inspired by Copenhagen’s good behaviour rewards with Bremen the latest to announce the launch of a new scheme.

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Greece tests eco-moorings to protect Mediterranean Posidonia seagrass

Anchors are damaging Posidonia seagrass, a key Mediterranean habitat that stores carbon, filters seawater and supports marine life.

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All the new tourist taxes coming to Europe in 2026

Barcelona's visitor fee is now one of the highest in Europe.

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France retains its title as the world’s most visited country

Despite the economic boon, rising visitor numbers have put pressure on the country’s hotspots.

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Milos: Greek island threatened by overdevelopment

Experts warn that ongoing coastal construction could permanently scar the island’s unique volcanic terrain.

Destinations

Overseas travellers favour Europe’s shoulder seasons, data shows

As overtourism plagues popular destinations and climate change makes traditional holiday spots uncomfortably hot in summer, visitors are changing tack.

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Chic Italian island caps tour groups to curb overtourism this summer

Capri receives up to 50,000 daily visitors in peak season, a number far exceeding the resident population of roughly 13,000 to 15,000.

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Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival cancelled over tourist behaviour

The local council said issues of traffic congestion, disruption for residents and littering have been growing in recent years.

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Is UNESCO to blame for overtourism in this tiny European village?

Some residents believe they would be better off if the village was removed from the prestigious list.

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Tourist numbers hit record-high in Spain

Spain has struggled to balance tourism with local life, as residents complain of housing shortages and rising costs.

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Rome brings in fee to visit one of its most famous monuments

Authorities say the goal is to stop tourists from "eating ice cream or pizza on a monument that deserves the proper respect.”

Europe News

Sustainable tourism projects celebrated at EU exhibition

The European Commission is expected to publish its EU strategy for tourism this year.

Destinations

Italian valley to restrict tourist access to Instagram-famous church

It comes after residents expressed frustration over traffic and tourists clogging up the town’s parking places and trespassing on private land.

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Winter Olympics will ramp up pressure on overtouristed Dolomites

This summer, Dolomite landowners ask tourists to pay a fee on one scenic route after 8,000 visitors arrived in one day.