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International sustainable tourism organisation, here to have a positive impact on destinations around the world: www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk

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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Mark 12 December in your diaries: it's the International Pyjama Party for Night Trains! pyjama-party.back-on-track.eu (h/t @jeremywilliams.bsky.social)
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International Pyjama Party for Night Trains | December 12, 2025
Join us December 12, 2025 at 20:00 CET for a Europe-wide coordinated action for better night trains.
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
"Europe is looking to rail to cut travel emissions, yet airlines still enjoy the tax breaks that help keep flights cheap. Rail, by contrast, is taxed and charged to use tracks, despite being the greener option." skift.com/2025/09/30/e...
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Eurostar Calls Out Airlines' Advantage: 'Make It Fair'
Eurostar emphasizes the need for equal footing with airlines to cut transport emissions and reduce carbon footprints in Europe.
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
If you missed our event on overtourism last week, it's now available to watch on our Youtube channel: youtu.be/EW23Ys5cO9w?... featuring Ben from @traveltf.bsky.social as our expert guest.
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The Trouble with Tourism
YouTube video by Flight Free UK
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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Locals sue Amsterdam over mass tourism as visitor numbers exceed cap
Unlike many European cities struggling with overtourism, Amsterdam was one of the first to impose a cap on tourist overnight stays. However, enforcing this limit has […]
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
"...just continuing to fly in large numbers of visitors isn’t going to work." - ABTA @travelweeklyuk.bsky.social travelweekly.co.uk/in-depth/spe...
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Special Report: Overtourism is by no means over
Just continuing to fly large numbers into busy destinations ‘isn’t going to work’ says Abta chief Mark Tanzer. Ian Taylor reports
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
More and more major cultural, social, business and arts events around the world are being disrupted or cancelled by extreme weather events caused by climate change www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Extreme weather caused by climate change increasingly cancelling major events: study | CBC News
More and more major cultural, social, business and arts events around the world are being disrupted or cancelled by extreme weather events caused by climate change, according to a new study published ...
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
"We set out to explore how technology and creativity could offer a new way for travellers to discover the Faroes—one that leads them into places they might never find on their own” traveltomorrow.com/faroe-island...
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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 […]
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Some meaningful action: traveltomorrow.com/port-of-barc...
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Port of Barcelona is closing two cruise ship terminals to curb overtourism
To combat overtourism and manage the growing number of visitors, the Port of Barcelona, which handles more cruise passengers than any other in Europe, intends to […]
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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A Social Media Message for Tourists in Italy: You've Only Seen 1%
The launch comes at a critical moment, as protests against overtourism are on the rise, particularly in Southern Europe.
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
A great new campaign from the Monk Seal Alliance to protect endangered Mediterranean monk seals. If you're holidaying in the Med this year you can help: keep your distance from seals, don't feed them, minimize noise, stay out of sea caves & leave no trace. sealgreece.org
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Home - Seal Greece
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
“If people are reading about anti-tourism protests potentially targeting them on holiday, it’s going to make them think twice.” (but they then still book!) travelweekly.co.uk/news/anti-to...
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Anti-tourism protests spark sales fears but late bookings remain strong
Travel Weekly is the market-leading UK-travel multimedia brand with an unrivalled print, digital and events portfolio.
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
"Countries such as Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Turkey that currently attract the traditional 'sun and sand' summer tourists are likely to become too hot for comfort in the summer" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Extreme heat is starting to change the way we holiday
With heatwaves likely to increase in some popular travel destinations around Europe, what does that mean for the future of the traditional summer beach holiday?
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
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Can Europe beat the overtourism crisis?
Protests may be returning this summer, but so are new ideas to make travel more sustainable, from smart tech to visitor taxes and travel rewards.
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Coordinated #overtourism protests are planned across southern Europe this Sunday: eutoday.net/southern-eur...
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Tourism Under Fire: Southern Europe Braces for Coordinated Anti-Tourism Protests - https://eutoday.net
Southern Europe, long a sun-drenched haven for holidaymakers, is bracing for a coordinated wave of anti-tourism protests this June, as grassroots activist groups from across the region prepare to esca...
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
“Longer summers and warmer autumns, driven by shifting climate patterns, are encouraging holidaymakers to book getaways beyond the traditional peak months”. travelweekly.co.uk/news/shoulde...
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Shoulder season booking surge reported by Co-op Holidays
September reported to be most booked month over two years
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
It's #WorldEnvironmentDay and this year's theme is #BeatPlasticPollution. Plastic waste harms tourism destinations, ecosystems & communities. Check out the Sand Sea & Plastic Free programme in Cyprus- a great example of local leadership & practical actions to reduce plastic: sandseaplasticfree.org
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Sand Sea Plastic Free – The TUI Care Foundation – CSTI Plastic Initiative
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Calling all those involved in community-led tourism in the UK - the Tourism Voice event aims to show how local residents, social enterprises & community heritage initiatives can shape a more inclusive and sustainable tourism. 3rd July, 9:00 - 17:00, York. For more go to: tinyurl.com/4j2tyhwa
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Good Organisation (Social Ventures) CIC Events
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
This article on #overtourism in Europe is useful as it looks at three different measures of overtourism. www.which.co.uk/policy-and-i...
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Which? reveals the destinations most plagued by overtourism - and where to go instead - Which?
Zante, Mallorca and Paris are among the European destinations with a claim to be most affected by overtourism, according to new Which? research.
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Images of Caló des Moro have since been scrubbed from official websites, and tour operators have been asked to remove it from their itineraries (yet a picture of the beach is below!) traveltomorrow.com/the-balearic...
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The Balearic Islands cut ties with influencers to curb ‘selfie tourism’
Bracing for another record-breaking summer, Spain has announced it will end collaborations with influencers to promote hotspots in the Balearic Islands. The move comes after last […]
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
“The aviation industry and its passengers, rather than the general taxpayer, will benefit most from increased SAF production . . . Therefore, industry should fund the revenue certainty mechanism.” travelweekly.co.uk/news/levy-to...
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Levy to finance SAF revenue certainty will be passed on to carriers
‘Industry will fund the costs, including airlines and passengers’
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Spain clamps down on Airbnb as tourism backlash returns for summer
The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules.
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
“We’ve lost everything, but it was us, we Catalans, who sold it.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Thinking of a trip to Barcelona this summer? Beware – here’s what you'll find | Stephen Burgen
From locals priced out of homes to visitors shopping at global chains, all of us are cheated in a city hollowed out by tourism, says Spain-based writer Stephen Burgen
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
The question of whether tourism can be a protector and not a destroyer of nature: www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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Beyond all-inclusive: Jamaica aims for balance between nature and tourism
There was an unfortunate irony that the third Global Tourism Resilience Conference in February was held at the Princess Grand Jamaica Resort, a vast property of nearly 600 rooms that opened last year amid criticism about its impact on the local environment.
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
We absolutely need to massively ramp up production of (so-called) Sustainable Aviation Fuel—especially synthetic e-fuels. But let’s not ignore the fact that without also tackling the forecasted rapid growth in aviation, SAF will never catch up. travelweekly.co.uk/news/wttc-ur...
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WTTC urges travel sector to join forces to scale up sustainable fuel
Report outlines ‘blueprint’ for firms to tackle transport emissions
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
We've just announced the six pilot destinations for our Climate RiskScan project - and you can get involved too: www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk/six-leading-...
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Six leading destinations join pioneering project to prepare for rising climate risks in tourism - Travel Foundation
Six destinations will trial a new method to identify climate-related risks in tourism as part of the Climate RiskScan project. Other destinations and businesses are invited to get involved.
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Setting limits on visitor numbers is sometimes considered controversial, and yet every place has its limits! travelweekly.co.uk/news/leading...
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Leading Spanish destinations confirm intentions to cap visitor numbers
‘We have to control’ arrivals, say Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona tourism chiefs
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Surely it is time to phase out fossil fuel subsidies for travel and instead incentivise cleaner transport options: traveltomorrow.com/how-phasing-...
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How phasing out fossil fuel subsidies can reshape travel costs in Europe?
The European Union is grappling with a cost-of-living crisis that is straining households and businesses. As part of its response, the European Economic and Social Committee […]
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
The standard view is that airlines operate on tiny margins with little room for profits and investment. And then there is Emirates Group: traveltomorrow.com/emirates-rep...
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Emirates reports record $6.2 billion profit amid market volatility
The Emirates Group has reported record-breaking financial results for the 2024–25 financial year, with a pre-tax profit of $6.2 billion, representing an 18% increase compared to […]
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
European holiday destinations urged to 'set tourist limits' travelweekly.co.uk/news/europea...
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European holiday destinations urged to 'set tourist limits'
Sunvil boss warns hotspots not to leave it too late to act
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Holidays are a chance to try something new - and that could include your first foray into electric cars. www.ttgmedia.com/product/why-...
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Why renewably powered holidays should be on your radar – and how to sell them
Today is Earth Day and this year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, calls on everyone to unite around renewable energy – this is how the travel industry can play its part
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
This article summarises the actions taken to address overtourism in Dubrovnik www.ttgmedia.com/destinations...
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The local hero who fixed Dubrovnik’s overcrowding problem
Agents no longer need to discourage clients from travelling here as the mayor tells TTG how he’s restoring the city’s damaged reputation
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
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Why Sustainable Fuel Is Scarce, Expensive—and Still Aviation’s Best Hope - Business Traveler USA
Low-emission aviation fuels and electric aircraft are being developed—but is a fully green industry truly achievable before the 2050 deadline?
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Residents protesting has often been the catalyst for change in tourism policies. There's already been some significant shifts in Spain - more to come? traveltomorrow.com/anti-tourism...
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Anti-tourism demonstrations spread across Spain amid Easter holiday
On 5 April, Spaniards across 40 cities took to the streets in order to protest against mass tourism and its effects on their country and living […]
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Why is it important for tourism destinations to understand their climate risk? Our Head of Comms & Research, Ben Lynam, explores this question in this insightful article and introduces a new research project on this topic. Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/459jzme7
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The hidden climate calculations that could make or break your destination
Did you know that many global tourism corporations have already assessed how climate-risky your destination is? And they are actively taking steps to mitigate those risks? The Travel Foundation's Ben ...
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
What exactly is community-based tourism? @shivya.bsky.social explores on her sustainable travel blog, The Shooting Star: the-shooting-star.com/community-ba... 'The most genuine connections and cultural exchange with locals' #EthicalTourism #TravelBlog
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Everything You Need to Know About Community-Based Tourism
Community tourism centers communities, rather than centering the traveller.
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Tourism.Journey @tourismjourney.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Norway's majestic fjords aren't just stunning - they're leading the way in sustainable tourism with electric ferries, community-owned businesses, and centuries-old eco-friendly traditions. #NorwegianFjords #ResponsibleTourism #RegenerativeTourism #SustainableTourism #VisitNorway #FjordAdventuresg
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
A very important piece by @karennedwards.bsky.social which looks at the climate change impact on European ski resorts, and how they can move away from snow-dependent tourism. #Travel #ClimateChange
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Jim McClelland @sustmeme.com · 25/02/2025
News: Report reveals rise in nature-based solutions to combat climate risks in Africa, but lack of investment persists, especially in #cities — story on study by @worldresources.bsky.social and World Bank, with @afdbgroup.bsky.social: buff.ly/41uc02F @wrirosscities.bsky.social @giz.de @bmz.de
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
A timely read from Sustainability News - ChatGPT's monthly carbon footprint equates to 260 transatlantic flights: sustainability-news.net/climate-natu... Do you use ChatGPT, or are you wary of its environmental impact? We've definitely seen pros and cons mentioned in the tourism industry. #AI
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ChatGPT's monthly carbon footprint equivalent to 260 transatlantic flights
The staggering scale of AI carbon emissions has come into sharp focus, with recent data revealing that ChatGPT's environmental impact rivals that of frequent international air travel.
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
An inspiring interview in @forbes.com with Leigh Barnes, Intrepid Travel's President of the Americas, to talk ethical and sustainable tourism: www.forbes.com/sites/christ... "Responsible travel isn’t just about where you go—it’s about who benefits and who gets a seat at the table." #Tourism
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Can Travel Be A Force For Good? Intrepid Travel Thinks So
Intrepid Travel’s Leigh Barnes discusses expanding in North America while prioritizing sustainability, equity, and community-driven tourism in an evolving industry.
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Calling all destination management organisations and national tourism orgs! In partnership with @expediagroup.bsky.social, we've launched the first free-to-access climate training course: www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk/climate-trai... #DestinationManagement #Tourism
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First free-to-access climate training program for destinations launches
Destination Climate Champions, from the Travel Foundation, sponsored by Expedia Group, can help DMOs and NTOS. Sign up today.
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
We're pleased to see this is returning - it's so important that travel agents, tour operators and DMOs embrace sustainability and stay up to date on the latest responsible travel practices. #SustainableTravel
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
An important feature on overtourism and the need to be a responsible tourist, by @laurenmedlicott.bsky.social for @bigissue.com: 'A tipping point has been reached' www.bigissue.com/news/environ... #Overtourism
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Overtourism: How to be a responsible tourist
Overtourism can cause harm to historic sites, overwhelm infrastructure and make life difficult for locals. How can we make a change?
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Read about how overtourism in Spain and Portugal is affecting residents - "the community is shrinking": www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ja... from @theguardian.com.
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‘I have no neighbours’: overtourism pushes residents in Spain and Portugal to the limit
As visitor numbers hit record levels in southern Europe, some residents are now surrounded entirely by tourist flats
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
A great lifestyle article from Rhonda Carrier for Country Living, looking at how to be a better (more ethical and sustainable) traveller in 2025: www.countryliving.com/uk/travel-id... #Sustainability
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How to travel more sustainably in 2024, according to our expert
With the number of people travelling setting new records in 2024, we’ve looked at some ways to keep your holidays green and guilt-free
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
To kick things off, here's a recent news piece we wrote about overtourism - a pressing issue for destinations, tourist boards and visitors. We've come up with six ways to improve the situation: www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk/tackling-ove... #Overtourism
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Tackling overtourism - Travel Foundation
Six strategies to reduce overtourism and move to community-focused tourism planning
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The Travel Foundation @traveltf.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Hello Bluesky! We're the Travel Foundation, a charity that focuses on sustainable tourism. We'll use this platform to raise awareness of: - Good regenerative and ethical tourism. - Responsible destination management. - The need for the travel industry to reduce its carbon footprint. #Tourism
Anonymous people trekking up a red earthy hill with green bushes surrounding. An urban area is behind them in the distance.
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