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The Great Pushback: Cities vs TouristsAs overtourism strains cities, the focus is shifting from bigger footfalls to better-managed, low-impact travel. Nupur Amarnath explores ho...
Another European destination to charge visitors with tourist tax this yearBucharest will soon implement a new tourist tax of approximately £1.70 per night, approved by the municipal council. This levy, expected to...
These international destinations are about to get costlier for touristsTravellers heading abroad in 2026 face new tourist taxes. Countries like Thailand, Japan, Norway, Greece, Italy, and Spain are implementing...
World Travel & Tourism Council proposes six-step plan for smarter tourism management to address destination overcrowdingA new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) highlights the growing strain on popular tourist destinations due to increased tr...
How to cruise responsibly in over-touristed destinations across EuropeFaced with overtourism, several European cities are tightening cruise ship regulations. Travelers can still explore these destinations resp...
Europe trips could burn a bigger hole in your pocket as rupee near all‑time low against the euroThe Indian rupee has weakened significantly, hitting a record low against the euro, making European travel more expensive for Indians. Desp...
Europe clamps down on tourists: What Indian travellers must know before booking a ticketEurope is grappling with overtourism as record arrivals fuel protests and strain resources. Popular destinations face housing shortages, en...
Surging travel in Europe spikes concerns over tourism's drawbacksEurope faces challenges due to a surge in tourism. Popular destinations like Barcelona and Venice are struggling with overcrowding. This st...
Spain is considering a 100% tax on homes bought by foreignersSpain introduces measures to address its housing crisis, including up to 100% tax on properties bought by non-EU citizens, and scrapping th...
World's top 10 cities revealed. Major European capital fails to make the cutParis has been named the world’s most attractive city for the fourth consecutive year in Euromonitor International’s Top 100 City Destinati...
A move by Hungary could end up costing tourists a lot more to visit BudapestHungary is taking steps to combat overtourism in Budapest by nearly quadrupling the tax on short-term rentals and freezing new licenses for...
Barcelona residents protest against mass tourismThousands of protesters marched Saturday in Barcelona to denounce mass tourism and its effect on Spain's most visited city, the latest in a...
Barcelona trip on mind? Be prepared to pay higher tourism taxBarcelona plans to increase its tourist tax to €4 per night from the current €3.25 starting October 2024, aiming to generate €20 million mo...
'Go home': Anti-tourism movement gains momentum in SpainAnti-tourism movements are multiplying in Spain, the world's second most visited country, prompting authorities to try and reconcile the in...
Tourist tax & visa relaxations: Countries that made travel easy in 2023, and those that didn'tAs the new year approaches, travelers heading to Schengen countries may face increased costs, with various European destinations implementi...
Amsterdam's new tourist tax in 2024 could become 'Europe’s highest'With expectations of over 20 million visitors this year, Amsterdam has grappled with challenges posed by a growing influx of tourists, part...
These European countries are imposing fines and restrictions amid tourist overcrowdingSeveral Schengen countries are taking various measures to address the social issues arising from over-tourism. Italy has introduced entranc...