Scotland

From Barcelona to Hanoi, travel hotspots levy tourist taxes and take other steps to curb crowds, pollution, bad behaviour

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Then, in an attempt to attract culturally sensitive tourists, the “Renew Your View” campaign was launched to encourage appreciation of the city through the eyes of locals rather than as part of the mass tourism phenomenon. These initiatives come in the wake of the ban on cruise ships entering the city center, a decision that … Read more

UK Storm Ciaran Hits Travel With Train, Flight Cancellations

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UK travelers are set to experience disruption to trains, planes and ships as a major storm bears down on the island. The Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings across the country due to Storm Ciaran, and warned that winds of 70 to 80 miles per hour are possible along the southern coast … Read more