Nine destinations adopt visitor caps and fees in a coordinated shift
From Venice to Bali, a cluster of major destinations has moved to caps and charges within the same year, marking a change in how tourism is governed.
From Venice to Bali, a cluster of major destinations has moved to caps and charges within the same year, marking a change in how tourism is governed.
Higher charges at national parks, UNESCO sites and major cultural landmarks are part of a package aimed at spreading visitors away from Japan's most crowded destinations.
The peak-season charge on cruise passengers disembarking at Greece's two most crowded islands runs until 30 September, with a lower rate elsewhere.
The EU's Entry/Exit System finishes its phased deployment in September, replacing passport stamps with fingerprints and facial scans at Schengen borders.
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Europe's travel authorisation scheme launches later in 2026 for visa-exempt visitors, with a €20 charge collected through the ticket rather than at the border.
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