No selfies, please: Dolomites push back against overtourism ahead of OlympicsAs Italy prepares to host the Winter Olympics, Alpine communities face a surge in social media-driven tourism overwhelming sacred landscape...
18 Jan, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
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...
15 Jan, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Ibiza holiday rentals plunge as Spain cracks down on overtourismIbiza saw a sharp drop in holiday rentals in 2025. Spain's efforts to control overtourism are impacting short-term lets. This trend is also...
14 Jan, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Kyoto to introduce Japan’s highest-ever hotel tax from March 2026Kyoto will implement Japan's highest hotel tax in March 2026, with luxury stays potentially costing an additional 10,000 yen per night. Thi...
08 Oct, 2025, 02.16 PM IST
Japan should debate cap for foreign residents, government report saysJapan is considering a policy overhaul regarding foreign residents, potentially including caps, as revealed in a recent government report. ...
29 Aug, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
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...
22 Aug, 2025, 01.51 PM IST
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...
03 Jul, 2025, 02.43 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
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...
27 Jan, 2025, 01.17 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
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...
21 Oct, 2024, 06.37 PM IST
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...
08 Sep, 2024, 10.34 AM IST
Travel hot spots are turning overtourism challenges into opportunitiesTourism growth has caused protests in cities like Barcelona and Venice due to issues like overcrowding and unequal profit distribution. Sol...
12 Aug, 2024, 12.45 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
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...
03 Jun, 2021, 08.53 PM IST