Fines ranging from €20,000 to €60,000 for destroying monuments and cultural property, dousing them with paint and similar acts are provided for in a decree prepared by the Italian government, Ansa news agency reported yesterday. This is in response to a series of incidents, dubbed 'ecovandalism', perpetrated by environmentalists from the anti-fossil fuel movement.more
Seven sites in the UK and its overseas territories are in the running to win Unesco World Heritage status. York city centre, Birkenhead Park and an iron age settlement in Shetland are among the locations being put forward by the government to join the prestigious list.more
A special team of guards will begin patrolling the historic center of Venice. As every year, they will ensure that tourists respect the city and its monuments and behave with dignity.more
NHS leaders in the South West say they are concerned about meeting patient demand ahead of several days of juniors doctors' strikes and bank holidays.more
Women who set off on vacation trips solo can choose Reykjavik, San Juan and Budapest without fear. This is because these are the cities that ranked in the top three safest cities for ladies traveling alone. What cities ranked further down the list?more
Strikes against pension reform in France are a challenge for summer tourism, not only in this country, say European media. This is also a problem for airlines who complain about frequent industrial action by French air traffic controllers.more
Airports and airlines have told the BBC they are confident they have enough staff to avoid a repeat of last year's disruption in the Easter holidays. Some struggled with staff shortages last year as passengers returned, leading to delays and cancellations.more
Travel providers in the Netherlands commonly mislead their customers, according to consumer association Consumentenbond. The organization's research shows that more than 8 out of 10 vacation trips cannot be booked at the price that is presented in the offer.more
The Eiffel Tower was closed this afternoon due to the strike against the pension reform, announced the management of the Paris tourist attraction ahead of the main demonstration starting today in Paris.more
According to American Express' Global Travel Trends Report, travelers, particularly Generation Z and millennials, intend to spend more money on travel in 2023 than in 2022. Travelers are taking inspiration from their favorite TV series and movies, choosing their next travel destination based on the food and beverage offerings and their desire to enhance their well-being.more
The Polish Tourist Organization and Michelin Guide signed an agreement on including Polish cities in the world-famous Michelin Guide. In the first place, the promotion will cover Warsaw, Krakow and Poznań, as well as their surroundings.more
At the request of the residents of Trieste, the authorities of this Italian city have agreed to open earlier than usual the only beach in Europe where men and women are separated by a wall. This division does not discourage beachgoers, who regard the place as a unique remnant of the old days.more
Visiting the Pantheon in Rome will no longer be free to tourists who will be required to pay a €5 entry fee, following an agreement reached between Italy's culture ministry and church authorities.more
A small UK seaside town has been named as the home of the UK’s best beach and one of the most popular seaside destinations in Europe. Gorleston-on-Sea near Great Yarmouth was listed as the 12th best beach in the world and the best in the UK in Tripadvisor’s 2023 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards for Beaches.more
According to the survey, 41 percent of Poles collect funds for tourist trips. 19 percent of respondents save for renovation expenses, and 18 percent for new furniture or electronics.more
East London hotspot Hackney Wick has been crowned the “coolest” place to live in the capital. The area, known for its parks, craft beer and art, came out on top of a list of 50 coolest places across the capital, according to a Naturecan poll of 5,000 people.more
Paris is the city most often visited by people traveling alone, reports the Belgian daily "Le Soir", referring to the research of the Airbnb booking platform. The top three in this category also include New York and London.more
The current year forecast promises to be an absolute record year for tourism in Italy. According to the forecasts presented, the highest ever number of hotel nights and tourists will be recorded. Half of them will be foreigners.more
France has seen a big return of American and European tourists after a pandemic hiatus, with revenues for last year totaling €58 billion, an increase of €1.2 billion over 2019, RFI radio reported, following a report by the state tourism development agency, Atout France.more