Italians are flocking away from private beaches in large numbers as soaring prices spark a fiery debate over access and affordability. This trend highlights a growing public demand for free, open coastal spaces, especially as inflation continues to take its toll
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Canadian tourism to the U.S. has plunged dramatically in 2025, with border states like New York, Michigan, and Washington feeling the biggest impact. Experts attribute this steep decline to soaring travel costs and changing visa rules that are reshaping cross-border travel
Scotland has now joined Japan, Indonesia, New Zealand, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, and Portugal in introducing a tourism tax. However, this new levy casts a shadow over Scotland’s cruise industry, raising serious concerns about its economic future
Trump’s tariff war with Canada is starting to cast a shadow over Upstate New York’s vibrant tourism economy. Local businesses are feeling the pinch as they report a noticeable drop in Canadian visitors, resulting in dwindling revenue for shops and attractions that thrive on cross-border traffic.