Tourists Paid €40 to Visit This ‘Ancient Roman Amphitheatre’ – but It Was Built in the 2000s
An Italian man has been jailed after building a fake Roman amphitheatre near Vicenza and charging tourists to visit the supposedly ancient site.
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Canadians Cut 7.1 Million U.S. Trips – and Took Billions in Tourism Spending Elsewhere
Canadian travelers made 7.1 million fewer trips to the United States in 2025, redirecting billions toward domestic and overseas destinations.
Barcelona Tourist Tax Could Hit €30 as City Says ‘Not One Tourist More’
Barcelona is considering combined tourist taxes of up to €30 for short-stay cruise passengers as the city intensifies its overtourism crackdown.
France and Spain Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations as Heatwave Threatens Travel Plans
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced mass evacuations, disrupted communities near Bordeaux, Madrid and Valencia, and raised fresh travel safety concerns.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Is Turning Greece Into the Hottest Set-Jetting Trip of the Summer
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is driving new travel demand for Greece, with tour operators launching itineraries tied to Homer, filming locations and mythology.
UNESCO Just Put Normandy D-Day Beaches and Mount Olympus on the World Heritage Map
UNESCO has added Normandy’s D-Day beaches and Greece’s Mount Olympus to the World Heritage List, while also expanding its danger list.
New Zealand Travel Alert Warns Travelers Could Be Stranded in Middle East Hubs
New Zealand has raised travel advice for several Middle East countries, warning that airspace closures and flight disruption could strand travelers.
Spain’s Rare Solar Eclipse Could Bring 500,000 Travelers to Empty Spain
Spain expects a major tourism surge for the August 12 total solar eclipse, with rural Castile and Leon preparing for up to 500,000 visitors.
World Cup 2030 and 2034 Will Make Tournament Travel Wilder Than Ever
The 2030 and 2034 FIFA World Cups will push tournament travel into new territory, from six-country hosting to Saudi Arabia’s futuristic stadium plans.
Globus Bets Travelers Want Longer Small-Group Trips in Asia and Africa
Globus is expanding its 2027 Asia and Africa portfolio with new small-group tours, deeper destination extensions and more safari combinations.
Geneva Is Turning Europe’s Heatwave Problem Into a Coolcation Travel Win
Geneva is positioning itself as a summer coolcation escape, combining lake swimming, vineyard e-bike routes and easy access to Alpine scenery.
Venezuela Earthquake Travel Warning: Why Tourists Should Avoid Caracas Right Now
Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, causing damage in Caracas and nearby regions and making nonessential travel risky while rescue operations continue.