The UK has implemented a new visa-waiver entry system requiring visitors from countries like the US, Canada, and Australia to obtain a paid Electronic Travel Authorisation. This scheme, aimed at enhancing border security, has sparked concerns from Northern Ireland's tourism sector and Heathrow Airport, citing potential negative impacts on visitor numbers and economic growth.
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Amid escalating regional tensions, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has issued an urgent travel advisory affecting 18 countries popular with British tourists. The advisory warns of heightened security risks in regions such as Turkey, Morocco, and the UAE, prompting the travel industry to adapt and travelers to reconsider plans as the peak winter season approaches.
Greece has been flagged in the first overtourism index, leading Evaneos to drop Mykonos and Santorini from its offerings starting in 2025. The index, developed by Roland Berger and Evaneos, highlights Greece's severe vulnerability to excessive tourism, prompting calls for better tourist flow management and off-peak travel promotion.
VOLOS, Greece – Greek authorities are working to remove hundreds of thousands of dead fish that have inundated a tourist port in Volos, following last year’s severe flooding. The decaying fish have formed a silvery blanket across the water, emitting a strong odor that has raised concerns among locals. Over 80,000 pounds of fish were collected in just 24 hours, with officials warning of potential environmental risks if the situation isn't addressed promptly. The flooding, linked to extreme weather events tied to climate change, continues to impact the region's tourism industry.
Barcelona residents protested mass tourism by spraying tourists with water guns and urging them to "go home." Around 2,800 people marched, citing negative impacts on housing and local services.