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
World's 10 dirtiest beaches for 2025 revealedA recent Cloudwards report analysed TripAdvisor reviews of 200 popular beaches to identify which destinations leave visitors disappointed. ...
23 Oct, 2025, 11.49 AM 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
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 cracks down on tourist groups: Maximum of 25 people allowedStarting Thursday, Venice will limit tourist groups to 25 people, exempting children under two and educational tours. Loudspeaker use by gu...
31 Jul, 2024, 06.19 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
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
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
Going to Europe this summer? You're not alone.Sicily isn't the only European destination bustling with tourists ahead of the peak summer season in July and August. After three years of ...
29 Jun, 2023, 05.03 PM IST
A Venetian lesson for Incredible !ndiaThe number of pilgrims has grown exponentially from 12,000-30,000 in the 1980s to nearly 3 lakh last year. Bumper-to-bumper traffic making ...
09 Jul, 2022, 01.05 AM IST
From Australia's bleached corals to over-tourism in Venice, the World Heritage sites are in dangerSeveral spots risk losing their UN World Heritage status because of environmental damage.
24 Jun, 2021, 06.03 PM IST
Venice Biennale: Mumbaikaars Rupali Gupte & Prasad Shetty showcase 'Transactional Objects'A couple from Mumbai wade into Venice to align their creative aspirations to the city's beautiful structures.
14 Jun, 2015, 07.00 AM IST
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