MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Marches in the streets, shattered storefront windows and a pointed chant of “Fuera Gringo!” have thrust Mexico City into the growing global conversation about overtourism.
The Colombian capital has become a proving ground for the country’s high-tech tourism push, and officials believe the momentum in Bogotá will ripple across all 32 departments as Colombia races toward a target of 7.5 million international visitors by the end of 2025.
CANCÚN, Mexico — Travelers planning a stay in Mexico’s Caribbean playground should keep an eye on local rulebooks: each city and town in Quintana Roo is about to write its own roadmap for short-term rentals.
The Catalan capital has told Airbnb to wipe unlawful holiday flats from its site in just 48 hours. City Hall delivered a new draft agreement this week that demands “rigorous” screening of listings and grants municipal staff unfettered access to data so they can verify permits and ownership details.
ROME — For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, the Roman Colosseum will host gladiator fights — albeit staged — under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb. The initiative, announced Wednesday, aims to promote “a more conscious tourism” while sparking debate about the impact of short-term rental platforms on heritage sites and local communities.
