Category: POLICY
England’s overnight visitor levy: powers confirmed, rates and dates still open
England’s mayors and local leaders will be able to charge a levy on overnight stays, but legislation, rates and dates are still open. Here is what the government decided, and where it overruled the consultation.
The Cruise Crackdown: Why Five Port Cities Just Rewrote the Rules
From Venice's national monument decree to Santorini's algorithm, five cities show three very different ways to cap cruise tourism -- and Juneau is stuck deciding which path to take.
The Greenwashing Crackdown Is Here. Now Comes the Part Nobody Explained.
The EU greenwashing rules apply from 27 September 2026. What's banned, who enforces it, why it isn't the Green Claims Directive — plus a compliance checklist for travel brands.
Barcelona Is Killing the Airbnb — and Betting Tourism Can Survive It
By November 2028, Barcelona will strip every one of its 10,101 tourist-flat licences and hand the apartments back to residents. It's the boldest housing-versus-tourism gamble in Europe — and every other overtouristed city is watching to see whether it pays off.
