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How to travel in the summer of chaosThe travel industry has bifurcated, rewarding those who understand its complexities. Travelers are increasingly spending more, often financ...
Planning a trip to Mussoorie? Viral video showing current state of 'once-scenic' Kempty Falls leaves internet 'heartbroken'A viral video showing the current condition of Kempty Falls near Mussoorie has sparked widespread outrage online, with social media users c...
US sees drop in foreign visitors in 2025 even as global tourism spending risesDespite a global tourism boom, the United States saw a 6% drop in foreign visitors in 2025, with international travel spending rising world...
South Korea imposes new 'behaviour rules' for tourists on Jeju IslandJeju Island, grappling with increased tourist misconduct, has introduced multilingual behavioral guidelines for foreign visitors. These gui...
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez honeymoon at a world-famous landmark - the secret behind its charmJeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are enjoying their honeymoon in Sicily. The couple chose the San Domenico Palace in Taormina. The hotel is fa...
A dreamy European vacation right now might actually be a tourist's worst nightmareThousands of travellers across Europe are facing a turbulent start to the summer holiday season as a combination of widespread flight disru...
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...
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...
Canada Strong Pass allows free entry to national parks, historic sites for 2025 summer season—check detailsCanada is launching the Canada Strong Pass, offering free entry to national parks and museums for nationals and visitors until September 2,...
Is Spain really banning tourists?Spain has implemented new regulations to combat overtourism, effective January 2025, targeting short-term holiday rentals in cities like Ma...
Why climbing Mount Everest will get more expensive this year. Know the costNepal has announced a 36% hike in Mount Everest climbing permit fees, raising the cost from $11,000 to $15,000 for the first time in nearly...
Howling at the moon under threatThe World Monuments Fund has listed the moon among threatened cultural heritages due to increasing lunar activities without adequate preser...
Another tourist hotspot in Italy just announced plans to limit touristsFlorence, Italy, is implementing a 10-point plan to address overtourism in its historic center. The plan includes bans on lockboxes, golf c...
This historic Italian city has announced bold new measures to tackle overtourismFlorence is taking steps to combat overtourism with a new 10-point plan aimed at reducing the city's tourist influx, which has become a sou...
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...
A holiday in Greece will soon become more expensive; add in extra costs if you want to visit Santorini, MykonosPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced measures to combat overtourism in Greece, including fees for cruise passengers and higher lodg...
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...
Why Tokyo's Shibuya Mayor urges reconsideration of Halloween plans: A Look at the Itaewon tragedyKen Hasebe, the mayor of Tokyo's Shibuya district, expressed his strong recommendation for individuals planning to celebrate Halloween in t...
As travel booms again, should India worry about over-tourism and find a balance between livelihoods and local concerns?The dilemma faced by popular destinations like Ladakh, Spiti and Goa is an echo of global tourism hotspots such as Venice and Barcelona: mo...
Most Indians feel polluted beaches, excess tourism top factors affecting sustainabilityThe Sustainable Travel Trends Survey, which was conducted among 18,327 travellers worldwide including 1,020 from India, has been rolled out...