Hawaii Hikes Tourist Tax to Fund Ambitious Climate Change Efforts
Hawaii is shaking up its tourist playbook, with a new Senate bill that takes aim at both vacationers’ wallets and the looming threat of climate change...
Top 5 Behaviors That Can Get You Banned from a Cruise—For Life
Some cruise passengers out of Galveston, Texas, found out the hard way that a vacation on the high seas can end with a permanent spot on the blacklist...
Vermont Businesses Sound Alarm Over Tariffs: Tourism Takes a Hit
Senator Peter Welch of Vermont recently gathered small business owners from across his state to talk about a topic that's giving local entrepreneurs a...
Rome’s Colosseum Ticket Scandal: Italian Authorities Crack Down on Tourists Getting Gouged
Tourists hoping to check the Colosseum off their bucket lists just got some long-awaited relief. Italian authorities have wrapped up a sweeping crackd...
Sardinia’s Beaches Now Require Reservations: Sun, Sand, and a QR Code
Heading to Sardinia for some Mediterranean beach bliss? You’ll want to pack your sunscreen—and your smartphone. Tourists hoping to visit certain beach...
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia to Create 'Selfie Space' to Tame Tourist Swarms
Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia is taking a bold step to manage its ever-growing tourist crowds: the city is carving out a dedicated "selfie space"...
Tragedy in the Red Sea: 6 Dead After Tourist Submarine Sinks
In a tragic incident off Egypt's coast, six lives were lost and nine others injured when a tourist submarine sank on Thursday. According to reports, a...
Travelers to the UK Now Face Higher Entry Fees Under New System
The United Kingdom has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, requiring travelers to secure permission and pay a fee before visit...
Canary Islands Reject Tourist Tax Just 24 Hours After Proposal
Overtourism in Europe's top destinations continues to be a hot topic. Cities are scrambling for solutions, with some opting for tourist taxes while ot...
