Robbe Bernard is a Belgian student of International Journalism with a strong interest in travel and transport, particularly aviation. He likes to write articles about mobility and travel-related topics and enjoys exploring new countries and cultures in his spare time.
Visitors heading to some of Portugal’s most popular beaches this summer will soon find new maps at the entrance showing exactly where they can set up […]
The picturesque village of Varenna, on the eastern shore of Lake Como, has introduced fines of up to €200 for visitors who walk through its streets […]
A proposal to allow visitors to bring their own food and drinks onto private beaches in Italy’s southern region of Puglia has sparked criticism from beach […]
Salzburg has introduced a summer driving ban for most tourists entering its historic centre, becoming the latest European destination to curb traffic congestion and the effects […]
The Canary Islands are launching a new fund for sustainability that will be supported by visitor contributions, but, unlike the destinations around the world and the […]
As places around the world grapple with overtourism, with destinations as diverse as Venice and Mount Fuji introducing access fees, one village in Asia has hit […]
Noise complaints by local residents have caused the Belgian city of Bruges to take measures against loudspeakers used by tourist boats. The ban is set to […]
Tourism initiatives restoring forests, supporting regenerative agriculture, promoting cultural heritage and creating opportunities for disadvantaged communities were recognised at the ICRT Europe Responsible Tourism Forum and […]
Day trippers to Venice, Italy, could find themselves charged up to €50 for the privilege if proposals to tackle overtourism by the city’s new mayor, Simone […]
In 23 June 2026, the Europe Responsible Tourism Forum and Awards will be hosted at the Press Club Brussels Europe by the International Centre for Responsible […]
Amsterdam has unveiled a sweeping new strategy to curb overtourism, proposing a gradual increase in its tourist tax to 20% by 2030, the closure of the […]
Shibuya ward in Tokyo has introduced on-the-spot fines for littering as it responds to growing pressure from rising visitor numbers and increasing waste in public spaces. […]
Ulva, a small island off the west coast of Scotland, will stop receiving visitors on Sundays this summer after an unexpected rise in tourism. The decision […]
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 […]
Australia is set to increase exit fees for anyone leaving the country in 2027. The announcement, made as part of the new federal budget, has sparked […]