Norway Tourist Tax To Fund Sustainable Travel

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 …

World Environment Day: Alaska’a HTC, Kuuk Water Launch Eco-Friendly Bottles

What a wonderful way to celebrate World Environment Day! Huna Totem Corporation (HTC), renowned for its breathtaking Alaska cruise destinations like the award-winning Icy Strait Point, today, June 5, 2025, announced an inspiring new partnership with Alaska Native-owned Kuuk Water. Read More …

Bahamas Joins Other Nations With New Cruise Taxes, Rules

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 …

European Nations Face Interesting Tourism Surge

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 …

Nations Hike Tourist Taxes; Italy Penalizes Weekend Visitors

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 …

Tourist Taxes Becoming The New Travel Norm

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 …

Beyond Cruising: Gorilla Trekking Adventure

Gondwana Ecotours invites travelers to delve deeper into the wonders of Rwanda with its newly expanded 10-day “Rwanda: Gorillas, Chimps & National Parks Adventure.” This meticulously crafted journey offers unparalleled wildlife encounters alongside rich cultural experiences and exploration of Rwanda’s stunning Read More …

Islands Turbocharge Caribbean Multi-Day Travel

Important To Know The Caribbean is undergoing a significant transformation in 2025, moving away from short, sun-and-sand getaways towards longer, more immersive multi-day trips. Six islands – Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Barbados, Curaçao, and Aruba – are at the forefront Read More …

Canada Joins Caribbean Boom with Visa-Free Travel

Get ready for some sunny news! Canadian travelers are finding their perfect escape, sparking a wonderful tourism boom across the beautiful Caribbean! As navigating US border controls becomes a bit more complex, Canadians are looking south, and destinations like Jamaica, Read More …