The United Nations’ culture agency is warning of twin perils to the historic city from mass tourism and climate change.
Tag: Travel and Vacations
Wildfires and Heat Transform Italy and Greece Into Tourism Nightmares
Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.
Wildfires in Greece Raise Fears of Tourism Collapse
The fiercest wildfires have hit only parts of a few islands. But the effects of climate change pose a far wider threat to Greece’s tourism industry.
Monsoon’s Fury Sours Romance of Wet Season Travel in India
Long considered a life-giving panacea, India’s rainy season has become more violent and unpredictable. It is upsetting many rhythms of life, among them, leisure travel.
‘Attenzione, Pickpocket!’ A TikTok Star Watches Out for Tourists in Italy
Monica Poli has spent years patrolling the streets of Venice. Now she’s famous on social media. Well, at least her voice is.
The Wind, the Water, the Islands: Exploring Stockholm’s Archipelago
For Swedes, the archipelago, consisting of more than 20,000 islands, is a quintessential summer destination. Travelers can explore it, too, by ferry and rented boat.
Wildfires on Rhodes, Greece, Force Thousands to Evacuate
As firefighters fought blazes kindled by tinder-dry conditions, the authorities sent tourists and residents on Rhodes to schools, gyms and boats moored at the port for shelter.
Wildfires Imperil Greek Isle of Rhodes, Forcing Big Relocation
Greek Coast Guard vessels were dispatched to rescue visitors and residents trapped in threatened seaside villages on the large island, a leading tourist destination. Some fled in their bathing suits.
Wildfires Imperil Greek Isle of Rhodes, Forcing Big Evacuation
Greek Coast Guard vessels were dispatched to rescue visitors and residents on the large island, a leading tourist destination,
Only Early Birds Will See Acropolis as Workers Strike Over Heat
Security guards and others say the extreme temperatures in Athens and at other historical sites are dangerous for them and for tourists. The employees are stopping work at noon at least for now.