Next year, one day, tourists to the stunning lagoon city of Venice will be required to pay €5 (about $A8 at today’s exchange rate) to stay around. To encourage tourists to visit on days when fewer people are present, the city council has proposed a policy that will take effect in the spring of 2024…
Top ten airlines that charge the most hidden fees
Hidden fees from airlines can easily add up. While your airfare might seem cheap, once you add on all the necessary extras, you can easily end up paying even more for those extras than you would for the flight. These fees have even found the attention of U.S. President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister…
These 3 Cruise Lines Don’t Charge Extra For Solo Travelers
Solo travel and cruises are two travel trends that have been increasing in popularity lately, and yet at first glance, they may not seem like they mix well. More travelers than ever are venturing out solo for their vacations rather than traveling with friends, family, or significant others. Cruising is also exploding in popularity right…
A Cheesy Revolution! A.I. takes charge and creates a ‘Submelt’ sensation
To unveil its revolutionary, expert-crafted set of extra cheesy, mouth-watering hot subs toasted to perfection launched across the UAE, KSA and Kuwait, Subway kicked off a series of groundbreaking activities powered by revolutionary technology, including the latest in A.I. software imaging and feelings of nostalgia. Seeking to unlock feel-good memories, the brand hosted an exclusive blind taste…
Manchester is the first UK city to charge £1 tourist tax
Manchester hopes the £1 tourist tax will raise £3m a year to develop its “visitor experience”. 15 It’s official, the Manchester £1 tourist tax is now in force. Anyone staying overnight will find this £1 charge added automatically to their bill. The UK’s third largest city and the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester has…
Venice to charge entry fee for daytrippers
Venice, with its glittering canals, and romantic gondolas, superb architecture, quaint bridges and tiny lanes is proving to be far too enchanting for its own good. The beautiful city has long complained about over-tourism and on busy days visitors outnumber locals two to one (there are 50,000 residents), there re consistently long queues to enter…
