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The northern hemisphere is enjoying summer, and so are the tourists descending on popular destinations. But not everyone is happy: there are more protests every year against the hordes that descend on places like Barcelona, Kyoto and Bali. While mass tourism brings with it welcome economic benefits, say Claudio Milano, Joseph Cheer and Marina Novelli, it's time city planners, the travel industry and visitors themselves put local residents first – and cooperate to tackle a truly global problem.
There were jubilant scenes in Eritrea yesterday when the first flight in 20 years landed from Ethiopia. Hostilities have recently ended between the neighbours. Martin Plaut explains that the change will be most keenly felt in reclusive Eritrea. The country has severe restrictions on political expression, the press and international agencies.
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Residents of tourism hotspots are fighting back.
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Claudio Milano, Ostelea - School of Tourism and Hospitality; Joseph M. Cheer, Monash University; Marina Novelli, University of Brighton
Spare a thought for the locals.
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An abandoned tank by the roadside in Eritrea.
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Martin Plaut, School of Advanced Study
The Eritrean ports of Massawa and Assab will hum with life once more as trade flows through them.
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Politics + Society
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Jean S. Renouf, Southern Cross University
US President Donald Trump's attacks on allies and conciliatory actions toward Russia have made European leaders feel more vulnerable than ever.
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Arts + Culture
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Simon Chadwick, University of Salford
It seems likely that football will remain a pawn in an intensifying proxy war.
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Science + Technology
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Mackenzie Graham, University of Oxford
Some philosophers believe that a very long life could easily become boring.
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Environment + Energy
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Asit K. Biswas, National University of Singapore; Cecilia Tortajada, National University of Singapore
Unless African cities improve water management many will face severe water problems by 2035.
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Health + Medicine
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John Harris, University of Massachusetts Medical School
An autoimmune disease called vitiligo causes white spots to appear on the body, in some cases completely erasing an individual's pigmentation. But a new therapy is on the horizon.
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