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.
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Greece Will Expand Navagio Beach to Save Its Famous Shipwreck
Greek authorities plan to extend Navagio Beach on Zakynthos by 30 meters to protect its famous shipwreck while the site…
Italy’s Famous Beaches Are Now So Crowded You May Need a Reservation
Popular beaches in Italy, especially in Sardinia, are using booking systems and visitor caps to manage overcrowding and protect fragile…
AlUla’s 1 Million Visitor Plan Has One Big Problem: Hotel Rooms
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 May Charge Day-Trippers Up to €50 to Enter the City
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 Sets New Blue Flag Record With 794 Beaches, Marinas and Tourism Boats
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…
Intrepid Travel Expands in Europe With Landmark Altaï Group Acquisition
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 Raises Hotel Taxes as Overtourism Costs Start Reaching the Visitor Bill
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…
Valencia Tightens Short-Term Rental Rules in One of Spain’s Sharpest Housing Moves
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,…
Dubrovnik’s EU Tourism Award Signals a New Model for Managing Popularity
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…