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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The Irish budget airline says it plans to slash a fifth of traffic to Berlin-Brandenburg airport because of high access costs.
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Paris pulls out all the stops for the Summer Olympic Games with sporting contests and top athletes taking center stage, leaving the city’s tourism industry with little to cheer about.
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Protests against mass tourism are growing in many popular European destinations. Here's what some European cities are doing to curb overtourism.
Read moreBarcelona to up tourist tax as Mallorca …
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.
Read moreSpanish tourism industry under pressure …
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?
Read moreSpain: Canary Islands' mass protests tar…
Many locals say they don't benefit from tourism, as housing is getting scarce and average salaries remain low.
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