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Porto residents with a Cartão Porto can now travel free across the metropolitan public transport network. The city hopes the policy will reduce car dependence and accelerate a broader shift toward sustainable urban mobility.
Greek authorities plan to extend Navagio Beach on Zakynthos by 30 meters to protect its famous shipwreck while the site remains closed over safety concerns.
Popular beaches in Italy, especially in Sardinia, are using booking systems and visitor caps to manage overcrowding and protect fragile coastal landscapes.
AlUla is targeting 1 million visitors by 2030, but the Saudi heritage destination must expand hotel capacity without weakening its luxury and conservation-led appeal.
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’s 2026 Blue Flag record confirms its global lead in clean, safe and well-managed beaches. These 10 beaches show the country’s coastal range at its best.
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.
Intrepid Travel has completed its biggest acquisition yet, buying France’s Altaï Group as it pushes deeper into Europe’s non-English-speaking adventure travel markets.
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.
Valencia has approved stricter limits on tourist apartments as pressure on housing and neighborhood balance grows. The new framework sets hard caps by district and block, signaling a more interventionist approach in one of Spain’s most visited cities.
Dubrovnik has received one of the EU’s top tourism honors after years of trying to move beyond its overtourism image. The award matters because it recognizes a shift from promotion-led growth to tighter control over visitor flows, transport, and environmental pressure.
Radisson Hotel Group plans to expand its Verified Net Zero program to 100 properties worldwide by 2030, scaling sustainable hospitality globally.
SAii Hotels & Resorts introduces new wellness packages across Thailand and the Maldives, focusing on relaxed wellbeing experiences rather than traditional strict retreats.
Sweden is inviting international travelers to apply for a one-year stay on one of five secluded islands, redefining luxury as space, silence and nature.
Steppes Travel has launched an 11-day Innovation Tourism journey through China, offering behind-the-scenes access to the country’s leading technology hubs and design centers.