Get ready to be part of a wonderful global movement that helps keep the world’s most beautiful destinations pristine for generations to come! Norway is excitingly preparing to join a forward-thinking group of countries—including top spots like Spain, Japan, and Read More …
In a wonderfully proactive move to protect its stunning natural beauty, Norway is taking a significant and positive step to enhance the travel experience for everyone. As of Thursday, Norwegian lawmakers have approved the introduction of a new tourist tax, 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 …
Juneau, Alaska, a popular cruise ship destination, is contemplating regulating cruise ship visits due to concerns about over-tourism. The city is divided on the issue, with some residents welcoming the tourism-driven economic benefits and others expressing concerns about the negative Read More …
The issue of over-tourism has reared its head once again; international travel is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels this year. To help tourists avoid contributing to over-tourism and steer clear of the crowds, leading tour comparison site, Tourscanner has conducted a study to Read More …
Star Clippers’ has released its newest brochure featuring its full catalog of sailings through March 2026. This latest brochure contains a handful of exciting new adventures as well as many favorite authentic sailing itineraries across the entire fleet. Star Clippers Read More …