Greece to cap Acropolis tourists at 20,000 a day amid increasing European overtourism

Greece will again have a high profile at World Travel Market London (November 6-8, 2023) – the world’s most influential travel & tourism event – as the destination will showcase their ambitious sustainability plans after renewing the sponsorship of the International Media Centre.

European parliamentary group Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats has stressed the need to regulate short-term rental booking platforms, such as Airbnb and Booking.com, to make housing more affordable. The European Parliament’s committee on internal market and consumer protection has given the go-ahead to do so.

While Monaco takes up less than one square mile in area, it has an outsized reputation as the ultimate luxury destination on the French Riviera. This is the place to experience Belle Époque architecture, a glamorous Casino and the Grand Prix. But you can also enjoy terrific museums, lovely gardens and a country with a deep commitment to sustainability. Below is a suggested itinerary that includes many of the country’s most beloved sites.

Paris, Rome, Berlin, Amsterdam – Europe’s major capital cities get a lot of fanfare, and rightly so. But they can become victims of their own popularity with inflated prices and over-tourism. With lively cultural and food scenes, friendly locals and a strong sense of identity, the less obvious secondary cities can sometimes offer a more rewarding experience to travellers. From Trieste to Trondheim, Coimbra to Kraków, we’d like to hear about your favourite small European cities.

LaGuardia Airport is hardly a romantic destination — but for at least one couple, it's where their love story began. 

Its annual massive nine-day Cheyenne Frontier Days just ended, and Wyoming’s capital has returned to its quiet norm. Or, so you’d think. Actually, the Magic City on the Plains is ever more a city on the go, with brewpubs and creative dining popping up both in the historic downtown and on its the edges—and thankfully not plagued by hipster excess. The small city has a big city number of fine museums as well. And to cap it off, nature hikes are a short ride out of town.

Balmy temperatures, fewer crowds and lower prices: Now is the perfect time to take a trip to Greece.

Some bars in Corfu, a popular tourist destination in Greece, saved patrons' unfinished drinks and then re-sold them to tourists as shots, Greek authorities said.

When planning a 2020 sailing trip in Greece, Bettina Trittmann knew she wanted a cruise that offered less of a carbon footprint than other cruise ships did.

One of most enduring travel trends of the last few years is continuing apace across Europe with the introduction of tourist entry fees in Venice and a reservation process to visit ancient sites across Greece, including the Acropolis—both aimed to reduce overcrowding and overtourism.

Known for its blend of Cycladic charm and cosmopolitan energy, Mykonos entices wanderlust travellers with its turquoise waters, traditional, white-washed architecture, and lively nightlife. Opened in 2022, Once in Mykonos offers the ideal destination to explore the island, conveniently located just a short drive from its mythological and archaeological sites and its harbour restaurants, where guests can sample fresh Mediterranean cuisine, and relax on the remote white-sand beaches. 

After a summer of travel plagued by extreme heat, disruption and unpredictable weather, many of us are looking to holiday outside of the peak season.