Responsible Tourism.


Martin Banks has been a journalist for over 40 years, working in Brussels since 2001 where he has covered EU politics, initially for European Voice and more recently for The Parliament Magazine plus a raft of other titles. He also writes about other topics including culture and travel. Prior to coming to Belgium he had worked in regional (including a 6 year stint as Chief Reporter for the 2nd biggest selling regional in the UK) and national journalism in the UK since 1980.

27 May 2026 - 17:10

Intrepid Travel offers responsible day trips in Europe’s most overtouristed destinations

Responsible trips operator Intrepid Travel has released a new range of days out in Barcelona, Paris, and Venice, promising to take visitors off the well-trodden paths. Developed by Intrepid’s local teams, the new ‘Uncommon Day […]
28 April 2026 - 10:00

Bachelorette accused of damaging Florence fountain with attempt to touch Neptune’s privates

As the summer season begins, so do reports of poor behaviour in the world’s tourist destinations. The latest rage-bait example has occurred in Florence, Italy, where […]
27 April 2026 - 17:42

Wildlife destinations tighten tourist rules amid rising threats to endangered species

Wildlife destinations around the globe are rethinking the relationship between tourism, influencer culture, and conservation, following a rise in incidents that have caused distress to some […]
13 March 2026 - 12:32

Progress in responsible tourism in Europe: breaking the cycle of “business as usual”

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Although this quote is widely attributed to Albert Einstein, historians note that it […]