Campaigners mount coordinated protests across Europe against ‘touristification’

Thousands expected to march in a dozen cities against an industry they say is wrecking communitiesCampaigners in at least a dozen tourist hotspots across southern Europe are set to take to the streets to protest against “touristification” this weekend.It is the most widespread joint action to date against what they see as the steady reshaping of their cities to meet the needs of tourists rather than those who live and work there. Continue reading...

Campaigners mount coordinated protests across Europe against ‘touristification’

Thousands expected to march in a dozen cities against an industry they say is wrecking communities

Campaigners in at least a dozen tourist hotspots across southern Europe are set to take to the streets to protest against “touristification” this weekend.

It is the most widespread joint action to date against what they see as the steady reshaping of their cities to meet the needs of tourists rather than those who live and work there. Continue reading...