AMSTERDAM CONSIDERS A TOTAL BAN ON SEA CRUISES BY 2035

Tomas Haupt -
Amsterdam increases its fight against overtourism and environmental damage. The municipal coalition now supports a total ban on ocean-going cruise ships by 2035. This plan changes earlier goals to mov...

THE NUMBER OF GERMAN TRAVELERS WENT DOWN WHILE TOURISM REVENUE IS UP

Sara Thopson -
The high inflation rate in Germany causes a divide between those who can and cannot afford a vacation. While some people cannot afford a holiday, others spend significantly more on it, which has resul...

CROATIA CONSIDERS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL TOURIST TAX

Joe McClain -
Next year, Croatia may introduce new environmental tourist tax. This is in response to the negative impact of tourism on the local ecosystem. The tax revenue would be utilized for environmental protec...

CRUISE OPERATORS SUFFER: 17,000 FLOATING BEDS STRANDED IN THE PERSIAN GULF

Tomas Haupt -
Nowhere has the impact of the Iran war been more visible than on vacation routes once considered routine. Ships meant for leisure now sit idle, caught in circumstances beyond their control. What began...

FRENCH RIVER TOURISM BOOMS

Sara Thopson -
Occupancy near 90% in 2025 signals strong momentum for France’s inland cruising industry. Boosted by steady interest in relaxed, destination-focused journeys, the trend mirrors broader shifts in trave...
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