In an inspiring display of global leadership, a diverse coalition of eight nations, including France, Spain, Kenya, and Barbados, is pioneering a forward-thinking initiative to create a more sustainable and equitable future for travel. This powerful alliance has introduced a Read More …
The global travel and hospitality industry is gearing up for an inspiring celebration of innovation and responsibility with the 2nd Annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA). Set to take place on October 29, 2025, at the iconic Terra Read More …
In a positive step forward for long-term sustainable tourism, Mexico is set to implement a new, thoughtfully structured tourist tax for cruise passengers starting July 1, 2025. This new measure is the result of a successful collaboration and compromise between Read More …
Norway is taking a proactive and thoughtful step to preserve its magnificent natural landscapes for generations to come with the introduction of a new, locally-applied tourist tax, set to begin in the summer of 2026. As the country’s popularity continues Read More …
The Caribbean is buzzing with exciting advancements in tourism, as Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, the Dominican Republic, and Sint Maarten lead a remarkable revival and infrastructure transformation. Through thoughtful introductions of new tourist taxes and streamlined eVisa Read More …
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 …
Get ready for an inspiring wave of ocean conservation education aboard Costa ships! Just in time for World Ocean Day on June 8, the Costa Crociere Foundation proudly presents “Guardians of the Sea,” an exciting new international environmental education project 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 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 …