Does Paris have too many tourists? European crisis comes to MontmartreOvertourism is transforming Montmartre, Paris, as residents push back against the influx of tourists and the loss of local shops. The surge...
20 Aug, 2025, 12.33 PM IST
Wales to introduce tourist tax in 2027. Where else in the UK are visitors being charged?Wales will introduce a tourist tax from 2027. Overnight visitors may pay an extra £1.30 per night. Campsites and hostels will charge £0.75....
13 Jul, 2025, 11.29 AM IST
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...
26 Jun, 2025, 06.09 PM IST
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...
22 Jun, 2025, 11.34 AM IST
Pay to play: Venice expands day-tripper tax in bid to combat overtourismVenice is implementing a day-tripper tax for the second year to combat overtourism, charging €5-€10 depending on advance booking. Implement...
19 Apr, 2025, 10.59 AM IST
Travelling to Europe this year? Keep these 4 big changes in mindIn 2025, key changes include Rome’s Jubilee, drawing 39 million pilgrims, Venice’s new entry fee for day-trippers, and Paris Metro fare inc...
12 Mar, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
Venice to continue tourist entry fee in 2025Venice will extend its day-tripper tax into next year, increasing fees for last-minute bookings to address overtourism. Tourists without ad...
25 Oct, 2024, 04.23 PM IST
A wish at Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain will soon cost you much more than the coin you toss inRome's Trevi Fountain may soon require a 2-euro entrance fee to manage its popularity. The proposal aims to control visitor numbers and pro...
08 Sep, 2024, 05.54 PM IST
Time to send all those loutish tourists packingInternational tourism is booming, with a significant rise in Indian tourists traveling abroad. However, this surge is straining local commu...
08 Sep, 2024, 08.30 AM IST
Venice may increase tourist fee after having mediocre success at capping crowdsVenice's trial payment system for tourists did not significantly reduce crowds, prompting discussions of fee adjustments for next year. Cit...
14 Jul, 2024, 12.23 PM IST
Venice made $1 mn from the implementation of €5 Tourist Tax in AprilVenice has responded to concerns about over-tourism by introducing a ticketing system for day visitors since last month. Reports indicate t...
23 May, 2024, 01.12 AM IST
Venice begins charging tourists entry fee €5 as it looks to find ‘new balance’Venice has launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers a 5-euro entry fee to manage overtourism. The initiative aims to discourage visi...
25 Apr, 2024, 05.43 PM IST
Milan is the latest European city to fight overtourism; may ban ice cream, pizzas post midnightMilan tackles overtourism with late-night activity restrictions, while European cities like Venice and Amsterdam adopt measures such as tou...
24 Apr, 2024, 11.39 AM IST
Venice will limit tourist groups to 25 people starting in JuneThis announcement follows the city's previous disclosure of plans to trial a new day-tripper fee this year. Set at 5 euros ($5.45) per pers...
31 Dec, 2023, 11.57 AM IST
When will the ETIAS entry charges in Europe be implemented? Understanding the application processThe ETIAS visa waiver program for Europe, which involves travel entry charges, has encountered another postponement. Initially planned for ...
19 Oct, 2023, 09.02 PM IST
Venice to start charging €5 to enter the cityVenice will introduce a €5 fee for foreign visitors entering the city from spring 2024. The move aims to control tourism and will be a 30-d...
12 Sep, 2023, 03.24 PM IST
A Venetian lesson for Incredible !ndiaThe number of pilgrims has grown exponentially from 12,000-30,000 in the 1980s to nearly 3 lakh last year. Bumper-to-bumper traffic making ...
09 Jul, 2022, 01.05 AM IST