Visiting Bhutan Just Got Pricier: $200 Tourism Tax Explained!Bhutan will reopen its borders and increase its tourism tax to $200, shifting its focus to high-value, low-impact tourism.
Casino Fever: 80% of Thais Support Legalizing Casinos for Tourism BoostThe Thai government is advancing casino legalization to boost tourism, with strong public support and plans for entertainment complexes.
Direct Flights to North Korea? Russia Considers New Air Routes Amid Growing Tourist DemandDirect flights between Russia and North Korea are being considered, signaling a new phase in their tourism and economic cooperation.
Bali Hits Pause on New Hotels and Nightclubs—Find Out Why!Bali, Indonesia's iconic tourist hotspot, has decided to suspend the construction of new hotels and nightclubs temporarily.
North Korea Set to Welcome Vietnamese Tourists for the First Time in YearsVietnamese tourists can visit North Korea starting next year, with Flamingo Redtours planning tours from Beijing to Pyongyang.
Rome’s Trevi Fountain to Charge for Wishes: New Admission Fees AnnouncedItaly is considering implementing a reservation system and charging admission fees for the popular tourist spot, the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
Barcelona Bumps Up Tourist Tax: Travel Just Got Pricier!Barcelona will increase its city tourist tax from 3.25 euros (approximately $3.54) to 4 euros (approximately $4.36) starting October 1st.
From $5 to $11: Venice Increases Entrance Fees to Battle Tourist InvasionVenice became the first in the world to experience an increased volume of visitors, albeit with the introduction of an entrance fee.
Hiker Alert: Mt. Fuji Admission Fees Triple to Tackle Tourist TideStarting in July, tourists visiting Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will have to pay an increased toll of 3,000 yen ($18.55). This adjustment is seen as a response to the over-tourism caused by the weak yen effect. According to a report by Yomiuri Shimbun on the 30th, Yamanashi Prefecture announced that they will impose an additional […]
Party's Over! Spain Imposes Street Drinking Ban in Top Tourist SpotsSpain bans on major tourist streets such as Ibiza and Mallorca.According to BBC, the Spanish governm ...
Foreign Tourists Flood Korea, Surpassing Pre-COVID NumbersThe number of foreign tourists to Korea is quickly recovering to pre-COVID-19 levels, with notable surges expected during Japan’s Golden Week (April 27 to May 6) and China’s Labor Day (May 1-5). It’s anticipated that approximately 180,000 tourists from China and Japan alone will visit during these periods. To keep this positive trend, the government […]
Crossing Lines for Tourism? Thailand Faces Heat Over Chinese Police DeploymentThailand plans to deploy Chinese police officers in tourist areas to enhance safety for Chinese tourists, sparking sovereignty concerns.
You Won't Believe What's Underground in VietnamCủ Chi Tunnel: A historic marvel in Ho Chi Minh City, offering an immersive dark tourism experience into Vietnam's past.
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