A 10-euro entrance fee, inspectors scanning barcodes in alleys, and comical chases after visitors: This is how the city of canals turned the innocent daily visit into a profitable business
Saudi Arabia launches easy-to-use electronic visa. The initiative, which is now entering the pilot phase, will allow travelers to obtain a tourist visa as part of their vacation package
Planning a trip to Europe? Learn how to avoid four of the most common tourist scams, from pickpockets to fake taxis and street tricks
A young tourist died after an incident at the swimming pool of Grand Hotel degli Angeli in Italy. The hotel says the pool was closed at the time
A tourist suffered a head injury after falling near Santa Maria Cave in Malta. UK authorities remind holidaygoers to take extra care around the island's beaches and coastline
Emirates is boosting capacity to Phuket with a third daily flight from Dubai, operated by its Airbus A350 featuring Premium Economy
Popular vacation destinations are introducing stricter rules to tackle overtourism and preserve fragile environments. Ignore them and you could be fined up to €3,000
Greece's summary of the first 5 months of 2026 shows a jump of almost 30% in the number of tourists visiting the country compared to the previous year
If you are in Rome or landing tomorrow (June 27), prepare in advance: taxi drivers will be on strike all day, and heavy traffic is expected on the way to the airports and tourist sites
Authorities in Singapore will close roads near the National Stadium on June 27 for the National Day Parade 2026 rehearsal. Visitors are advised to plan alternative routes
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
Planning a trip to Venice in 2026? Learn which days the entry fee applies, how pricing works, and which areas and islands remain free to visit
10 RON per night (around 2 euros) for every tourist starting January 1, 2026: Bucharest joins European cities imposing accommodation taxes, with the collection done through hotels and apartments to invest directly in urban tourism
