DESTINATIONS: DO NOT VISIT IN 2024

Anna Luebke -
Fodor's, the travel guide publisher, has released its annual no-travel list for 2024. The list includes destinations that travelers should avoid next year due to the negative environmental impact of m ...

AUSTRIA IS THE EUROPE'S MOST OVERCROWDED TOURISTS COUNTRY

Kevin Eagan -
It has been revealed that Europe's most overcrowded tourist country hosts three tourists for every local. One of its towns has even erected a fence to prevent visitors from overrunning the place. ...

JAPAN IMPOSES RESTRICTIONS ON MOUNT FUJI TO COMBAT OVER-TOURISM

Laura Loss -
Starting in the summer of 2024, visitors who wish to climb one of the many trails on Mount Fuji must pay a fee. This fee will help fund efforts to clean up the mountain, protect the environment and co ...

SAUDI ARABIA INVESTS HEAVILY TO BECOME A TOURISM MECCA

Samuel Dorsi -
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, newly appointed prime minister, is pulling out his wallet to compete with Dubai and counteract dependence on oil by attracting the interest of foreign companies. The ...

VENICE WILL CHARGE ADMISSION TO VISITORS FROM SPRING 2024

Andrew J. Wein -
The City Council of Venice, located in northeastern Italy and known for its canals, has passed a resolution requiring visitors to pay an entrance fee or an "access contribution." Initially, the fee wi ...