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

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

Venice entry fee launches: You can now book your ticket to visit in 2024

ADVERTISING Last November, Venice authorities unveiled a pilot program for their long-term plan to charge day tourists to visit the city. The tourist tax was due to be launched earlier this year, but has been delayed due to logistical problems and fears it will eat into tourism revenue. The board has now confirmed the launch … Read more

Venice bans large groups and loudspeakers to make life better for locals

The iconic Italian city will restrict tour group sizes as part of its mission to regulate huge crowds and improve local life. ADVERTISING The Italian city of Venice has announced new limits on the size of tourist groups – the latest move to reduce the pressure of mass tourism on the famous canal city. Starting … Read more