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 …

Tariffs Impact Travel: WalletHub Offers Card Advice

With summer right around the corner, 45% of Americans say tariffs are affecting their travel plans, according to a new WalletHub survey. The survey is accompanied by WalletHub’s picks for 2025’s Best Credit Cards for Summer Travel, highlighting deals worth more than Read More …