*[Enwl-eng] Shifting attention in tourism from guests to hosts
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 Tourism should be made for localsI live in a part of northern Spain that tends to not be favoured by summer travellers because of frequent bad weather. In recent years, however, more and more visitors have been arriving. Some consider the area to be a "climatic haven", others simply fall in love with its lush and mountainous landscapes. But becoming a sought-after destination has not seen by everyone who lives there as a positive thing. For centuries, tourism has been a source of income for regions. But in recent years it has also become a cause for concern – benefits are felt less than the daily consequences of mass tourism that disrupts cities, natural surroundings and the economy. Private and public initiatives must work together to facilitate responsible tourism, but residents should also be involved in the decision-making process. Despite the energy crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe was able to withstand last winter's cold. This year, confident voices have already declared we're covered with existing gas reserves. However, some caution appears to be in order, with Europe more dependent than ever on the volatility of the liquefied natural gas market. In other energy news, French scientists have chanced upon what may be the world's largest deposit of naturally occurring hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen. In contrast to coal-based black hydrogen, or grey hydrogen (derived from natural gas), this fuel's production process carries a much smaller carbon footprint. The Conversation Europe takes you behind the scenes of what could soon become the 21st century's new Gold Rush. The British Museum is never one to disappoint. After spending months diverting attention from the controversy over the Parthenon marbles, it recently emerged that around 2,000 items in its collections were stolen and illegally sold around the world, including on eBay. This is yet another case of negligence in an institution whose collection seems very difficult to control – especially if only half of it is catalogued. Earlier this month marked the 50th anniversary of the death of one of the most revered writers of the 20th century, J.R.R. Tolkien. The bravery of his characters is inspired by the "Northern courage" of Scandinavian mythology and medieval literature: bravery to keep persevering despite knowing that defeat is inevitable. Another good example of courage was shown by the victims of a plane crash that took place in the Andes 51 years ago. Faced with avalanches, cold and hunger, they overcame the circumstances. Now, Juan Antonio Bayona tells their story in a film that will close the 80th Venice International Film Festival. – Claudia Lorenzo, Culture Editor for The Conversation Spain  Sustainable tourism needs to be built with the help of localsTourism must be economically, environmentally and socially sustainable. To this end, and given the sector's weight in the economy, participatory governance in which there is room for all citizens is essential. Was this email
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