Copenhagen Named World’s Most Liveable City for 2026
Copenhagen has been named the world’s most liveable city for 2026, topping the EIU ranking ahead of Vienna, Melbourne, Sydney and Zurich.
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Cabo Verde’s World Cup Shock Could Turn This Tiny Island Nation Into Travel’s Next Big Discovery
Cabo Verde’s surprise World Cup run is giving the West African island nation a rare global spotlight, with travel searches rising after its historic tournament debut.
Popular U.S. Beaches Face Closures as Bacteria Alerts Spread
Beachgoers in several U.S. states are facing swimming advisories and closures after water tests found elevated bacteria levels during the summer season.
Japan to Raise Tourist Visa Fees Fivefold From July
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Japan will raise visa fees for foreign visitors for the first time since 1978, as the country adjusts charges amid inflation, yen weakness and record tourism demand.
Venice May Charge Day-Trippers Up to €50 to Enter the City
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Venice is considering a major increase to its day-tripper entry fee, with officials weighing a sliding charge of up to €50 on the city’s busiest dates.
Spain Moves Closer to 100 Million Tourists After Strong Spring Rebound
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Spain welcomed 26.5 million international visitors in the first four months of the year, keeping the country on track for another record tourism season.
Cyprus and Greece Lead Europe for Clean Swimming Water
By
Victoria Hayes
• 4 mins read
Cyprus and Greece ranked among Europe’s top destinations for bathing water quality, reinforcing their appeal for summer beach travel.
Iceland Overtakes Switzerland as World’s Most Expensive Country
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Iceland has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s most expensive country, with tourism, housing and high service costs adding pressure to everyday prices.
Portugal’s Monte Clérigo Named Europe’s Best Beach for 2026
By
Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Praia de Monte Clérigo in Portugal’s Algarve has been named Europe’s best beach for 2026, leading a ranking that also highlights Greece, Italy, Spain, Norway and Turkey.
Jamaica Plans $5 Billion Tourism Expansion as Visitor Demand Rebounds
By
Andrew Collins
• 4 mins read
Jamaica is moving ahead with new airline routes, a $5 billion hotel investment pipeline and stronger regional connectivity after a resilient start to 2026.
Spain Sets New Blue Flag Record With 794 Beaches, Marinas and Tourism Boats
By
Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Spain has received a record 794 Blue Flags for 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading destinations for clean, safe and well-managed beach travel.
Aman’s Sveti Stefan Resort in Montenegro to Reopen After Five-Year Closure
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Aman Sveti Stefan is preparing to reopen in Montenegro after a long closure tied to a beach access dispute, restoring one of the Adriatic’s most recognizable luxury resorts.
Toyota’s Woven City in Japan Is Turning the Idea of a Smart City Into a Real Travel Curiosity
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Toyota’s Woven City in Japan near Mount Fuji is emerging as one of the country’s most unusual new attractions, blending robotics, AI, and autonomous mobility into a real-world test city that could soon draw global curiosity.
Valletta Named Europe’s Sunniest Capital in New Ranking
By
Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Valletta has taken the top spot in a new ranking of Europe’s sunniest capitals, underlining Malta’s strong appeal for travelers chasing warm weather and year-round brightness.
Japan Raises Hotel Taxes as Overtourism Costs Start Reaching the Visitor Bill
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Japan is adding and expanding local lodging taxes in 2026 as more destinations try to manage overtourism and fund infrastructure. The amounts are often modest outside Kyoto, but together they point to a broader shift in how the country plans to pay for rising visitor pressure.