Tourists can expect a future where visiting world hotspots will come with extra charges or further restrictions - with many places already taking steps depending on the pressures faced by their communities.
Growing tourism numbers are placing popular destinations under extra pressure - due to various factors including environmental and residential concerns. Here are some locations limiting tourists - or which could be about to take action. Venice, Italy A controversial scheme has been introduced for day trippers in Venice in an attempt to reduce the number of tourists. Signs inform visitors there is a new €5 fee to be paid as part of a trial phase during peak periods of the summer.
Officials confirmed earlier this month the Haiku Stairs would be removed as part of an operation which will cost $2.5m . They later said they were 'disappointed and dismayed' visitors were still trying to reach the site despite their 'warnings that the project to dismantle' the stairs had begun. Machu Picchu, Peru Access to one of the world's most popular heritage sites was temporarily closed to tourists last September.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Spain holiday warning as UK tourists warned popular hotspot is 'next St Tropez'Majorca could become the next St Tropez with experts sharing their concerns.
Read more »
Tensions escalate in Tenerife amid tourists wearing popular itemThere's a plea for a shift towards more 'cultural' tourism
Read more »
Tourists could soon be taxed at these popular UK beachesCities like Venice and Lisbon have already implemented a tax on tourists.
Read more »
Spanish holiday resort popular with Brits announces pools WILL be open for tourists this summerA popular holiday town in Spain has announced pools will open for tourists this summer despite an ongoing drought.
Read more »
UK tourists warned of six scams in Italy, Spain and other holiday spotsTravel experts say tourists are often targeted with specific types of crime
Read more »
Brutal shark attack leaves tourist with ‘leg nearly ripped off’ while staying at 5-star resort in Mal...Watch moment shark attacks divers as beast slams into tourists in terrifying frenzy in the Maldives
Read more »