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How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona's anti-tourism movement
The humble water gun — the cheap, squirt-squirt variety — has become the weapon of choice and symbol of Spain's anti-tourism ...
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GCC tourist visa approved, to be rolled out 'soon', says top official
The GCC single tourist visa has been approved and will be rolled out soon, said Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE’s Minister of ...
Spaniards use water pistols on visitors in Barcelona, Mallorca to protest mass tourism
Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday as demonstrators marched to demand a rethink of an economic model they ...
Overwhelmed and understaffed, the Louvre shuts its doors — a warning sign for global overtourism
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, remained shuttered Monday — not ...
Smaller amusement parks hope for a strong summer under the shadow of tariffs
The tariffs wars involving global economic powerhouses such as the U.S. and China are being felt even in such distinctly ...
The World’s 50 Most Beautiful Cities, Ranked by Travel Experts
It’s Paris! Enough said,” sums up Dennis Lennox, travel columnist for The Christian Post. In case you’re looking around at ...
Protests in Europe Target Mass Tourism With Squirt Guns and Roller Bags
In Italy, Portugal and Spain, activists used water pistols and a “noisy stroll” of suitcases to draw attention to rising housing costs and the environmental toll of tourism.