In a display of resistance to mass tourism, thousands of demonstrators marched through central Barcelona over the weekend, holding placards and chanting “tourists go home”. The protest, which featured participants spraying water guns at unsuspecting tourists, saw 2,800 people take to the streets, according to local police, as the city grapples with the impacts of …
In our interconnected world, embarking on a journey to uncover the beauty, culture, and diversity of our planet is an invaluable experience. As travellers’ venture into new destinations, the environmental impact of discarding plastic waste becomes increasingly apparent. A 2021 report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) underscores tourism’s significant contribution to the global …
India ranks as the fourth-largest contributor to the tourism carbon footprint globally, following the United States, China, and Germany. Sustainable tourism practices are essential for balancing economic benefits with environmental responsibility. As a leading driver of global economic expansion, tourism significantly impacts the environment—a factor often overlooked. Recent studies reveal that India is a substantial …