Mass Tourism

Bhutan is introducing a "sustainable development fee" for regional tourists following a rise in Indian visitors that has sparked worries for the unique Himalayan kingdom's cherished ecology. The majority of tourists already cough up $250 a day in high season…

As of now, all foreign tourists in Bhutan with the exception of Indians, Bangladeshis, and Maldivians must pay US 0 per person per day in the high season, and US 0 per person per day in the low season.A visit to Bhutan will get dearer for Indian tourists, wit…

Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is one of many natural and historic attractions in Norway that has come ... under pressure from increasing visitor numbers. Getty The number of tourists coming to Norway continues to increase. In 2019, several natural attractions including the trail to the Pulpit Rock and hiking trails in…

Nice chance to set off for a Caribbean hopper! Fly from Paris toMartinique and return from Dominica (not to be confused with Dominican Republic) back to Paris for only €156! Dominica is an volcanic island covered by a rainforest and offers experiences such as an intense trek to a bubbling…

For decades, its mesmerizing blend of baroque and gothic beauty was closed to mass tourism by the iron curtain that divided the communist east from the capitalist west during the cold war.Now Prague, which has gained an unenviable reputation as a destination for stag nights and pub crawls, has become…

Bali, Indonesia - Musician I Gede 'Jerinx' Ari Astina was still a student at the University of National Education in Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali, when he first got involved in activism. It was 1997 and massive demonstrations had erupted across Indonesia, demanding the resignation of longtime ruler, Soeharto.…

A group of tourists arriving in Amsterdam. One million tourists are expected for Easter weekend. NurPhoto via Getty Images “Wish You Weren’t Here,” reads the headline of a report by the World Economic Forum, refering to one of the biggest problems related to the travel and tourism industry of our…

Instagram has a tendencyto makeplaces ‘trend’. This makes global locations become inundated with tourists. Sometimes it’s cool, but sometimes this is to the detriment to the local community. Let’s look at what’s going on at Hallstatt as an example. Hallstatt…

View of downtown Havana city with old classic cars and people walking on the street, Cuba. Getty The new year is upon us, and with it comes a fresh look at travel topics and trends. What does 2020 hold for travel? Here are some stories and headlines from ar…

In Seychelles, nature is prized above mass tourism...