Spain has emerged as one of the clearest symbols of the global overtourism challenge in 2026 as Barcelona, the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands confront rising pressure on housing, public space, infrastructure and local quality of life. However, no official international ranking proves that Spain has definitively overtaken France, Italy, Greece, Japan, India or […]
Travelers heading to Italy are facing major disruption after Jet2 issued an urgent warning over a planned air traffic control strike expected to impact flights across Rome, Naples, Pisa and Venice on May 11, 2026. The industrial action, scheduled from 09:00 to 17:00 local time, is expected to create delays, extended waiting times and operational
Icelandair is intensifying competition across Europe’s booming summer aviation market with the launch of a new nonstop route between Reykjavik Keflavik Airport and Venice Marco Polo Airport, strengthening Iceland’s role as a strategic North Atlantic transit hub while targeting growing tourism demand between Europe and North America. The new service begins on May 22, 2026,
Carnival Liberty marks 20 years of cruising with major refurbishments, new Caribbean itineraries from New Orleans, and enhanced family-friendly amenities.
Greece, Italy, and Mexico implement new cruise disembarkation fees to reduce overcrowding, protect local cultures, and fund sustainable tourism infrastructure.
Air travel across Italy, Spain, and Portugal faces delays as airport and airline strikes disrupt major hubs like Rome, Lisbon, and Madrid this summer weekend.
UK may soon introduce carbon passports, limiting overseas holidays to curb emissions. Learn how climate policies could reshape travel for British tourists.
UK–Italy flights face mass cancellations July 26 as Italian airport strike hits Ryanair, easyJet, BA, Wizz Air. Travelers urged to prepare for delays.
Now open for bookings, Venice’s Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli offers travelers a restored 15th-century palace with luxury suites, fine dining, and canal views.
Global tourism in 2025 has surpassed pre-pandemic records, boosting economies but straining popular destinations like Venice, Paris, Barcelona, and Bangkok.
Explore how Airbnb, Instagram, TikTok and others contributed to overtourism—overcrowding, housing crises, and sustainable solutions in hotspots like Venice and Barcelona.
Romanian tourists spend over €3 billion abroad in early 2025, favoring Germany, Italy, France, Spain, and the Netherlands for premium, experience-based travel.
