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.

18 August 2025 - 13:00

Venice may raise price of €2 gondola ferries as tourists crowd out locals

Venice is once again grappling with the pressures of overtourism. Authorities are considering increasing the cost of local gondola ferries, known as traghetti, after social media influencers […]
29 July 2025 - 17:24

Mallorcan businesses suffer as visitors stay away after anti-tourism protests

International and domestic visitor arrivals in Mallorca are reportedly dropping after a series of anti-tourism protests on the Spanish Balearic island, according to local stakeholders who […]
24 July 2025 - 16:35

Faroe Islands introduce self-navigating cars to combat overtourism

The Faroe Islands have launched a new initiative with rental cars to combat overtourism by redirecting visitors to lesser-known, authentic local destinations, offering a more sustainable […]