European country’s ‘fake tourism crisis’ laid bare as new rules put in place

The beach visit could be difficult for some Italian holidaymakers this summer. Reason is an unusual measure against mass tourism.

To limit the impact of mass tourism, authorities in Italy have decided to restrict access to several popular beaches this year, including in Sardinia and Lampedusa. In some places, access will be subject to a fee and can only be arranged online.

Sardinia is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Italy, but due to mass tourism, also one of the most environmentally endangered.

Many travellers are looking forward to their holidays in Italy. But now they should reconsider their plans. The authorities are alarming.

European country’s ‘fake tourism crisis’ laid bare as new rules put in place

An EU hotspot is clamping down on ‘fake tourism’ reviews in a desperate bid to protect the country’s hospitality sector. Last year, a record-breaking 65 million international visitors flocked to Italy, substantially surpassing pre-pandemic figures. However, swathes of tourists may have been misled following a surge in dishonest and paid-for reviews of hotels and restaurants that have been damaging businesses across the country. Strict measures w…

ROM. In order to limit the impact of mass tourism, more and more seaside resorts are introducing digital systems with which access to the beach must be booked online.