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
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
Venice fly-in trap for Bezos ShaadiVenice is witnessing growing protests against Jeff Bezos' extravagant wedding, symbolizing the city's struggle with overtourism. Residents ...
16 Jun, 2025, 11.18 PM 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
India Art Fair, a platform where Indian, Pakistani artists will seek common canvasWhile exchanges across India-Pakistan border these days seem to consist mostly of heavy artillery and tough talk, artist communities on bot...
03 Jan, 2015, 02.08 PM IST
Festivals across the globe sing the best tune of history, culture and experienceThe Up Helly Aa festival, dating back to 1880, is not a battle cry but an ode to Scotland’s history.
25 Jul, 2014, 06.06 PM IST
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Tourists from India are finding Italy an irresistible place brimming with art and culture
02 Jun, 2006, 12.12 AM IST