Polish tourists booked hotels for holidays more in advance this year than in 2023; the average length of stay in accommodation facilities and the amount paid for overnight stays is increasing, according to data compiled by a provider of IT solutions for hotels.more
From about 30 to even 700 euros a day you have to pay for a stay on a paid beach in Italy with sun loungers and an umbrella - such data were presented by the consumer rights organization Codacons. She noted that compared to last year's summer season, these prices increased by 3 to 5 percent.more
The first heatwave of the year is coming over Italy, which could bring temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. The so-called African anticyclone will arrive over the centre and north today and tomorrow and will hit the south between Sunday and Monday, meteorologists explained.more
The drought that has been affecting Catalans for several months now has introduced a new plague - insects that pose a threat to human health, such as cockroaches, ticks and tiger mosquitoes. Experts from the Catalan Association of Environmental Health Companies (ADEPAP) warn against their presence.more
In the months preceding the tourist season, Croatia was visited by 3.4 million tourists - 10% more than last year. more than last year. Poles turned out to be one of the most numerous guests - according to data from the Croatian Tourist Board (HTZ).more
"Tourist, enjoy your stay in Florence and respect it" - this is the message of the campaign in the city, launched by its authorities before the summer season, when hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world will arrive there. As explained, the aim is to "sensitize guests" to the need to visit in a spirit of respect and responsibility.more
Almost 60 per cent of Poles plan to go on a holiday trip with a budget of up to PLN 3,000 per person, according to a Santander Consumer Bank survey. For 48 per cent of respondents, the most burdensome expense during a holiday is booking accommodation, it indicated.more
Liverpool has been named the UK’s best large city for a break, with the ‘lively’ and ‘buzzy’ town beating London, Manchester and Cardiff for the number one spot.
Liverpool scored 84% in a survey by consumer body Which?, with visitors underscoring a wide range of cultural and historical attractions beyond the Beatles.more
With only 800 inhabitants, the Swiss village of Lauterbrunnen is paralysed by an excessive influx of visitors. Following in the footsteps of Venice, for example, the local authorities are planning to introduce a 'tourist tax'. As yet, it has not been decided when such a levy would apply and how high it would be. It is being considered that a one-day stay will cost tourists between 5 and 10 francs more
Norway will severely restrict the entry of Russian tourists from May 29, the Ministry of Justice in Oslo announced today. As added, this is a "reaction to Russia's illegal aggressive war in Ukraine."more
Polish cities are included in various rankings from time to time, but few have so far climbed to the top. One exception is Poland's capital, which has been hailed as the cheapest European city break destination. The low costs of accommodation, food and public transport that Warsaw offers can be a considerable incentive for tourists.more
Bournemouth has become the first seaside resort in the UK to introduce a 'tourist tax' as business owners voted to approve measures which will see a family of four charged an extra £34 for a week's stay.more
Despite the record revenues that tourism brings to the economy, protests against mass tourism are increasing in Spain. Paradoxically, they are intensifying in the regions that have benefited the most from the development of this industry, such as the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Andalusia and Catalonia - notes the "Expansion" daily.more
The popularity of a given place among tourists may turn out to be its curse. The inhabitants of the charming village of Binibeca Vell, located in Menorca, have experienced this. For some time now, its population has been complaining not only about the excess but also about the inappropriate behavior of tourists, blaming officials for the situation.more
More and more Polish tourists are robbed in Rome - this information was provided to PAP by consular services. As they emphasize, foreigners should be especially vigilant in the Eternal City. It has been under tourist siege for weeks, which is being taken advantage of by pickpockets and car thieves.more
2024 may be a record year in terms of the number of foreign tourists arriving in Spain. From January to March, over 16.1 million foreigners came there for vacation.more
Portugal's Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Fatima, one of the world's most popular Marian devotions, has launched an accommodation booking option via its website.more
A vintage steam train with on-board dining and Pullman carriages will be heading to south London at the end of this month.
Hosted by Steam Dreams, this nostalgic steam train experience takes a 140-mile route to the historic city of Norwich on Tuesday (May 28).more
The Cornwall tourism chief has warned that a tax could be slapped on holidaymakers in the future.
More than four million people visit Cornwall for a holiday every year with an extra 12 million on day trips.more
Located between the picturesque River Alde and a stretch of stunning English coastline that looks onto the North Sea, the charming Suffolk town seems straight out of a dream.more
While the world has many beautiful and exciting places to offer us, there are some that we would love to visit again. Sometimes this is due to malaise and a sense that there is more to discover, and sometimes we find that we have found our second home abroad, where we simply feel comfortable. It turns out that this is exactly the impression given by London, which topped the list.more
The London Eye will be a feature of the capital’s skyline for decades to come under plans due for approval next month.
The world-famous observation wheel was approved as an ongoing fixture in 2003, but with a clause requiring Lambeth Council to decide whether the attraction should be kept after 25 years.
Officers at the local authority have now recommended the iconic attraction should stay beyonmore
113,000 people registered a visit to Venice on the first day of the new rules requiring them to register their arrival in the historic centre. Tourists who do not stay overnight must pay a €5 fee. This amount has already been paid by almost 16,000 people, according to the city authorities.more
This year, 60 per cent of respondents are not planning a trip for May, according to a survey commissioned by Wiener. It noted that two years ago, 47 per cent of respondents made such a decision.more