Why are stampedes becoming commonplace in India & how can we prevent them?India faces a growing crisis of stampedes at religious festivals, sports events, and transit hubs, driven by rising prosperity and urbaniza...
13 Jul, 2025, 11.19 PM 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
Jeff Bezos unwelcome in Venice, his luxury yacht wedding plan faces protestJeff Bezos' wedding in Venice faces opposition. Local activists protest the event. They claim it worsens overtourism and rising costs. Demo...
23 Jun, 2025, 02.11 PM 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
A trip to Italy in 2025 might not be the brightest ideaItaly’s summer 2025 tourism boom, fueled by the Jubilee Year, anticipates 35 million visitors, nearly tripling 2024's numbers. This sacred ...
22 Dec, 2024, 03.54 PM IST
This small island near Venice emerges with a new ecosystem. Here’s what we know about itA small island named Bacan has emerged near Venice due to the Mose flood barriers. Bacan, now visible year-round, hosts a growing ecosystem...
18 Dec, 2024, 12.37 AM 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
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
Why pay for Venice? See the Taj for freeVenice's new visitor toll aims to control 'over-tourism', causing discontent among residents. The city's Disneyland comparison and resident...
25 Apr, 2024, 11.12 PM 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
Welcome to Venice. That’ll be Rs 450. Italy town to charge some tourists an entry feeVenice implements a 5 euro fee from April 25 to regulate tourism, aided by flood barriers. Violators face fines, but exempted visitors incl...
08 Apr, 2024, 04.42 PM IST
Venice introduces day-trip tickets in effort to manage tourism surgeStarting April 25, visitors will need a 5-euro ($5.45) one-day ticket, valid from 0830 to 1600 local time. The initiative aims to balance t...
17 Jan, 2024, 10.30 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
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...
06 Aug, 2023, 03.05 PM IST