*[Enwl-eng] Shifting attention in tourism from guests to hosts

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      Tourism should be made for locals
      I 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 locals
      Tourism 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.

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