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Which European countries are becoming the most hostile to travellers?
- Spain, Italy, and France show the strongest backlash against mass tourism in Europe, with protests in many cities.
- Cyprus and Albania are identified as the most welcoming destinations with little anti-tourism pressure.
- The study evaluated protest intensity, media attention, tourist taxes, and visitor-to-resident ratios across 30 countries.
- Barcelona and other Catalonia cities faced protests linked to concerns over housing and affordability.
- Venice, Rome, Florence and other Italian cities have seen protests and actions targeting short-term rentals.
- France has witnessed nationwide protests in Marseille, Nice, and Paris amid anti-cruise ship and resident activism.
- Spain plans to focus on ‘quality over quantity’ as tourism numbers peak.
- The report identifies a rising conflict between tourism growth and local housing affordability.
- Ticketed or taxed travel measures are being used to curb day-trippers in popular destinations.
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