MANCHESTER BECOMES THE FIRST BRITISH CITY TO CHARGE A TOURIST TAX

Kevin Eagan -
Travelers in Manchester on their itinerary will have to dig a little deeper into their pockets in the near future. In addition to costs for travel or accommodation, the city in England is demanding ad ...

STRICTER RULES WILL APPLY TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS IN VIENNA

Theodore Slate -
Summer is here, and many travelers are planning their vacations. However, starting July 1, 2024, those who host guests in Vienna through short-term rentals will be subject to new regulations. ...

UAE TO LEAD THE GLOBAL TOURISM SCENE IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2023

Justin N. Froyd -
During the first half of 2023, the UAE led the international tourism scene. It maintained its regional and global leadership as a destination and preferred place to visit, live and work. ...

AIRBNB NOW FOCUSES ON REMOTE WORKERS

Sara Thopson -
In mid-2020 Airbnb was at the worst moment in its history. After years of growth, although not with respect to profitability, the pandemic that paralyzed the world threatened to topple the core busine ...

DO CRUISE SHIPS BRING MONEY TO DOCKING COMMUNITIES?

Nils Kraus -
Many experts argue that cruise ships benefit local economies, but it needs to be clarified if the guests spend money in the cities they visit. Studies have shown that the money passengers spend on boa ...