The Bahamas is set to implement a new suite of cruise tourism taxes and regulations, joining a growing coalition of countries across the Americas and the Caribbean—including the US, Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Belize, Barbados, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—that are Read More …
A wave of “overtourism” is sweeping through popular Southern European destinations like Spain, Greece, France, Italy, and Portugal in 2025, leading to strained local resources, soaring living costs for residents, and significant community resistance. In response, these nations are implementing Read More …
A growing number of popular tourist destinations, including Italy, Greece, Japan, Spain, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Netherlands, are implementing or increasing tourist taxes and fees to combat overtourism, fund infrastructure, and protect local communities and environments. While the specific mechanisms Read More …
A global trend is seeing popular tourist destinations, including Japan, Canada, the U.S., Mexico, France, Italy, the U.K., and Germany, increasingly implement or raise tourist taxes and fees in 2025. This shift reflects a growing need to manage the impacts Read More …
A new analysis by Nationwide Waste Service, a leading provider of portable sanitary solutions, reveals that despite drawing millions of visitors annually, many of America’s most iconic tourist hotspots are struggling to meet a basic need—public restroom access. According to this Read More …
Rebounding faster than other forms of travel, the cruise industry has surpassed pre-pandemic passenger numbers, which are predicted to increase even more over the next several years. The resilient market, often associated with families, multigenerational travelers and mature adults, has Read More …
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and cruise lines have agreed to limit the number of daily visitors to Juneau by capping lower berths at 16,000 per day, with a reduced limit of 12,000 on Saturdays. This agreement, based Read More …