A new UN Tourism report highlights the world’s fastest-growing destinations in 2025, with strong rebounds across Asia, Africa, South America, and Europe.
Japan welcomed a record number of international visitors in 2025, even as arrivals from China fell sharply late in the year amid rising diplomatic tensions.
Rome will begin charging tourists a small fee to access the Trevi Fountain’s inner viewing area in 2026, aiming to reduce crowding and protect one of the city’s most visited landmarks.
Spain has imposed a €65 million fine on Airbnb for advertising tens of thousands of unlicensed tourist rentals, signaling a tougher stance on short-term rentals amid a growing housing crisis.
Japan is set to raise visa charges, departure levies and tax-free shopping rules in 2026 as travel demand surges and authorities shift toward sustainable tourism.
Starting March 2026, Kyoto will implement Japan’s highest-ever hotel tax to combat overtourism and protect the city’s cultural heritage.
Tenerife has introduced a new eco-tax as record-breaking tourism numbers put growing pressure on the Canary Islands’ environment and local communities.
Venice will reimpose its daytripper fee in 2026 on selected Fridays to Sundays during April through July, extending the number of fee-days and reinforcing measures to manage overtourism.
Spain has withdrawn 53,000 illegal tourist flats from official registers as part of a crackdown aimed at reducing overtourism and strengthening the permanent rental market in cities and tourist regions.
Overtourism remains a challenge in Venice as the city’s expanded day-tripper fee raised over €5 million in 2025, sparking debate over whether it truly curbed crowds or just generated revenue.
Spain’s tourism is booming – but September is now as busy and costly as the summer. Hotel prices, tourist spending, and holiday habits have shifted, erasing the traditional ‘bargain’ phase.
Disneyfication refers to the transformation of real places, cultures, or experiences into simplified, sanitized, and tourist-friendly versions, often prioritizing entertainment and consumption over authenticity.
Paris’s Montmartre neighborhood is facing a backlash from residents amid overtourism. Once a bohemian enclave, the area is now overrun by selfie lines, souvenir stalls, and short-stay rentals – prompting calls for urgent action to preserve its character.
A situation where the number of visitors to a destination exceeds its capacity to manage them sustainably, leading to negative impacts on the environment, local communities, and visitor experience.
European hot spots including Italy, Spain, and Greece are rolling out aggressive anti-overtourism measures – ranging from reservation-only beaches and short-term rental bans to cruise caps and digital border systems – to protect local life and heritage amid surging visitor numbers.
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