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‘They just come, take a nice selfie … and leave.' Overtourism returns, but cities are fighting back
Cities and tourist sites are trying different tactics to combat overtourism. Two researchers discuss what’s working and the need for “regenerative travel.”
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Manslaughter charges possible after US book publishing exec killed in motorboat crash in Italy
A prosecutor in southern Italy says the boat crash that killed a U.S. tourist off the Amalfi Coast is being investigated as a case of possible manslaughter.
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Not again: Another tourist caught defacing the Colosseum
For the second time in less than a month, a tourist has been caught carving their name into the wall of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
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WATCH: Tourist defaces nearly 2,000-year-old Colosseum
Italian ministers are searching for the man who carved “Ivan+Haley 23” into the wall of the Colosseum in Rome.
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28.8 million tourists brought $22.7 billion to San Diego in 2022: Tourism Authority
The impact of tourism on the local economy eased the tax burdens by around $1,000 per household in the city, according to officials.
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American Tourist Shot in the Leg at Mexican Resort Town on Caribbean Coast
Prosecutors said the American was approached by several suspects near midnight Monday and they shot him in the leg.
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Major Renovation Planned for Athens' Archaeological Museum
Plans for a major renovation of the National Archaeological Museum in Greece have been announced by the country’s Culture Ministry
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Giant Aquarium Bursts in Berlin
An aquarium in Berlin that was home to nearly 1,500 exotic fish burst early Friday morning, sending 1 million liters of water gushing into a hotel lobby and out to the street.
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Massive Berlin Aquarium With 1,500 Tropical Fish, 264,000 Gallons of Water Bursts
A huge aquarium in Berlin burst, spilling debris, water and hundreds of tropical fish out of the AquaDom tourist attraction in the heart of the German capital early Friday.
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California, Tribal Leaders Announce New Tourism Initiative
California is launching an initiative to bring more tourism to native communities. It’s funded by a $1 million federal grant aimed in part at tackling the pandemic’s economic impact.
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San Diego Buzzing With Tourism Ahead of Major Events
With the full-scale return of the San Diego Pride Parade and Comic-Con, the city is buzzing and ready for more tourism. NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez shares how local leaders plan to welcome the boost in business and keep the public safe.
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Venice Unveils Mandatory Day-Trippers' Reservation and Fee
Starting in January, Venice will oblige day-trippers to make reservations and pay a fee to visit the historic lagoon city.
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The 10 Most Fun States in America to Visit This Summer, According to a New Report
To determine the list, WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across two key dimensions: “entertainment and recreation” and “nightlife.”
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Canceled Tours, Threatened Attractions: Tourism Contends With Climate Change
The Pacific Northwest is famous for its rain, but recent climate change has brought drought, wildfires and landslides, forcing a Portland, Oregon, tour company to restructure its outings along the Columbia River Gorge. America’s Hub World Tours canceled 360 trips while the Eagle Creek Fire burned in 2017, when areas along the river were shut down and trees and vegetation…
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From Portland to Miami, Climate Change Threatens Local Tourism
For small tourism businesses across the U.S., climate change is fundamentally shifting the experiences and sites they’re able to offer clientele. “We’re seeing ski destinations without snow in the winter, we’re seeing beaches increasingly eroded,” says Expedia’s VP of sustainability, Aditi Mohapatra. “So there’s the kind of physical manifestations of climate change that are having a real impact on...