Once it was confirmed by the Italian government that Palermo will be the new European capital of culture for 2018.
The city of Sicily will benefit the expected rise in tourism and additional funding for its cultural visibility.
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Locals in Spain's tourism hotspots are increasingly frustrated about mass tourism. Authorities are clamping down.
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How far can artificial intelligence take the travel industry? AI technology is opening up new possibilities for travelers, especially when it comes to planning.
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As Spain deals with a record lack of rainfall, calls are growing for the tourism sector to do more to save water.
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Whether you're into high culture, beer festivals or football — Germany makes for a fabulous holiday destination. But who needs a visa to visit?
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Many locals say they don't benefit from tourism, as housing is getting scarce and average salaries remain low.
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Officials in Venice are introducing a fee for day tourists hoping to prevent overtourism in the Italian lagoon city. Will it work?
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The aviation industry must drastically reduce its emissions in the coming years. But there are still many hurdles to overcome.
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Flying is a major CO2 emitter when traveling. But how feasible are alternative modes of transportation? DW reporter Benjamin Bathke traveled 36 hours to find out.
Read moreGermany: Airport security staff strike a…
Airport strikes will again impact flights in Germany, with security staff at a series of smaller hubs not working. Hanover, Dortmund, Weeze, Dresden, Leipzig and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden are impacted on Friday.
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