We’re full! Europe’s fight against overtourism

Tourist hot spots like Amsterdam and Venice are on a crusade to deal with surging visitor numbers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read More

Italy, Spain, and Greece are piloting tourist taxes—and locals are conflicted

It’s no surprise that travel is getting pricier ... such as “hotel occupancy taxes.” And for some popular destinations where locals have felt the impact of natural disasters, a tourist tax may prove ... Read More

Stay away: Why some of Europe's most popular cities are cracking down on tourism

European tourist hotspots like Amsterdam and Venice are on a crusade to deal with surging visitor numbers. Milan is considering a ban on pizza and gelato sales after midnight, as well as enforcing ... Read More

Top Destination Travel News from March

New entry fees, travel alerts and looking ... Seville is one of the city's most popular attractions, but the mayor is hoping to curb illegal vendors and overtourism by charging travelers an ... Read More

Sustainable Tourism & Habitat Conservation: Responsible Travel Guide Released

Ever Wonder Adventure, an online resource on sustainability, has released a new guide with recommendations on eco-friendly tourism.Singapore, ... Read More

Amsterdam to restrict new hotels and river cruises to curb number of tourists

A statement from Amsterdam City Council said: “Amsterdam must be and remain liveable, for residents and visitors. That is why we take measures to combat overtourism. We want to halve the number of ... Read More

Overtourism in the Canaries is our fault — we have no imagination

Residents in the Canary Islands are staging a protest against high numbers of visitors — but will this really put us off? Read More

Venice implements day-trip entry fee to tackle overtourism; when it is starting and how much

Venice introduces entry fees for day trippers to address mass tourism challenges, aiming to manage tourist influx and preserve heritage. The initiative includes spot checks by inspectors at key UNESCO ... Read More

‘We’re full’: Aussies warned over Euro summer of chaos

European tourist hotspots like Amsterdam and Venice, are on a crusade to deal with surging visitor numbers, which could ruin many Australians’ annual pilgrimage to the summer sun. Read More

Top European holiday destination wipes public transport route on Google Maps to stop tourists using it

A CITY in Europe has removed a public transport route on Google Maps to prevent tourists from using the popular bus. In recent years, countries across Europe have been introducing anti-tourism ... Read More

Should Travel Be Inexpensive?

The term “budget travel” has long been synonymous with “cheap travel.” Finding deals, getting off the beaten path, eating at “non-touristy” (i.e. inexpensive) restaurants, and staying in hostels. The ... Read More

Venice is struggling with overtourism: Will a €5 fee help?

Tourism officials in the popular Italian city of Venice are introducing a new €5 fee that will apply to day trippers on busy summer days as the city tries to ... Read More