New and higher tourism taxes in Amsterdam, Paris, Venice, and Barcelona are adding per-night or entry costs to short breaks. Find out how much Europe's most visited cities charge now
Barcelona has doubled its tourist tax from April 2026, with visitors now paying up to €12 per night as authorities aim to fund housing and tourism policies
With the start of the summer season: Lufthansa Group's leisure airline, Discover Airlines, lands in Larnaca for the first time, connecting Cyprus to Frankfurt and Munich and strengthening the island's status as a leading tourist destination
A 2 billion euro investment, a renovated park and new attractions: Europe's leading tourist site expands with the launch of the World of Frozen complex
Kyriakos Kotsogoulos, Deputy Governor of the Island of Crete, in a special interview with PassportNews: "When compared to last year's orders, we see a clear decline." And the optimistic forecast for the summer: "Everyone is working towards a good, quiet summer"
Wild beaches, windsurfing, diving, traditional villages and dramatic landscapes: everything you need to know about one of Greece's best-kept secrets, the island of Karpathos
Starting later this year, visitors to Cologne Cathedral will pay an entrance fee to help cover rising maintenance and security costs, while worshippers remain free
It's an open secret that Abu Dhabi, the symbol of luxury and tradition in the United Arab Emirates, is a little jealous of its younger, more vibrant, and more international sister to the north, Dubai. But in recent years, it's become increasingly clear that a turnaround is on the way, and the competition is going to be greater than ever. From Disney to the Guggenheim, these are the new attractions in the capital of the Emirates
Heavy and persistent rains are leading to mudslides, flooding, and road closures in several provinces across Peru. Authorities are warning of renewed heavy rainfall in the coming days, urging the public to take extra caution
It's official: Visitors to Barcelona and wider Catalonia will face higher tourist taxes, with five-star hotel rates reaching €12 per night. The Parliament's measure will also affect hostel guests and cruise passengers
Assisting Tourists Leaving Israel
