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...
09 Nov, 2025, 12.10 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' lavish Venice wedding relocated after locals threaten to flood canals with giant fake crocodilesJeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's lavish Venice wedding faced citywide protests over rising rents and overtourism, prompting a venue change t...
24 Jun, 2025, 07.15 PM IST
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...
24 Jun, 2025, 01.12 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
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 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
Where is ‘fake Venice’ situated? Why did ‘Venice of China’ fail to attract tourists? Details hereChina which had built its city mimicking the city of Venice in Italy has left its visitors with a lot to desire. The city with its incomple...
11 Jun, 2024, 12.07 AM 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
After Venice, this popular Italian destination plans to charge a tourist feeComo, inspired by Venice's move, is considering imposing a tourist fee to tackle overtourism. Mayor Rapinese mentioned discussions about th...
21 Apr, 2024, 04.15 PM IST
Hawaii tourists need to pay climate tax? Here's what we know so farTourists travelling to Hawaii may soon have to pay climate tax as per a proposal to safeguard beaches there, according to a report.
20 Feb, 2024, 02.00 AM IST
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...
24 Dec, 2023, 05.22 PM IST
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...
24 Dec, 2023, 04.54 PM 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
Venice prepares to charge tourists, require bookingUsing 468 CCTV cameras, optical sensors and a mobile phone-tracing system, they can tell residents from visitors, Italians from foreigners,...
06 Sep, 2021, 07.16 PM IST