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Crowds lead to restrictions at European tourist sites

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Crowds outside Rome's Colosseum.
Crowds at major European tourist sites are leading local authorities to take action.(AP Photo: Andrew Medichini)

Crowds at major tourist sites such as Athens' Acropolis, and the Pantheon in Rome are leading local authorities to take action.

But tourism overall in Europe is still below pre-pandemic levels, as cost-of-living concerns have an impact.

Guest: Tim Fairhurst, Secretary General of the European Tourism Association

Producer:

Alexander Griffiths, Arianna Lucente

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Travel Health and Safety, Travel and Tourism (Lifestyle and Leisure)
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