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Travelling to Albania? Here’s what’s new for visitors to see in 2026

From a range of upscale hotels to relaxed visa rules for some visitors, there’s plenty to look forward to in Albania this year.

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Looking inland: Portugal to boost regional tourism with €11m projects

The projects will support nature, gastronomy, wellness and cultural tourism within Portugal’s inland, and attract visitors away from major tourist hotspots like Lisbon and Porto.

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Capri brings in new ‘harassment’ ban to improve tourist experience

The chic destination has already capped tour group numbers and banned guides from using loudspeakers and umbrellas to reduce disruption for other visitors and residents.

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Venice entry fee returns this week. Here's when you'll pay in 2026

In 2026, daytrippers will be required to pay from Friday to Sunday in April, May, June, and July.

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Tourists test balance inside tilted church in Greece’s Ropoto

Visitors flock to a tilted church in Greece’s Ropoto village, drawn by its unusual angle and unique experience.

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Iran conflict ‘costs Middle East tourism industry €515 million a day’

The estimate from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is based on the 2026 pre-conflict forecast for the Middle East.

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All the new tourist taxes coming to Europe in 2026

Barcelona's visitor fee is now one of the highest in Europe.

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France retains its title as the world’s most visited country

Despite the economic boon, rising visitor numbers have put pressure on the country’s hotspots.

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Popular Croatia ‘party tourism’ destination proposes alcohol sales ban

Split wants to bring in the new measures this summer to curb late-night street partying.

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Overseas travellers favour Europe’s shoulder seasons, data shows

As overtourism plagues popular destinations and climate change makes traditional holiday spots uncomfortably hot in summer, visitors are changing tack.

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Chic Italian island caps tour groups to curb overtourism this summer

Capri receives up to 50,000 daily visitors in peak season, a number far exceeding the resident population of roughly 13,000 to 15,000.

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Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival cancelled over tourist behaviour

The local council said issues of traffic congestion, disruption for residents and littering have been growing in recent years.

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Rome: Why tourists now pay €2 to get closer to the Trevi Fountain

City authorities introduced a two-euro fee for closer access to the Trevi Fountain, aiming to manage crowds and finance local museums. Timed tickets will regulate entry.

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Rome brings in fee to visit one of its most famous monuments

Authorities say the goal is to stop tourists from "eating ice cream or pizza on a monument that deserves the proper respect.”

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Tourists are abandoning Rio's 'posh' landmarks for cultural immersion

The "often-stigmatised territories" of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it's pumping cash into low-income communities.

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Dubai to lure tourists with new street paved with gold

The new attraction will be located near the city’s Gold Souk where tourists can buy gold and other jewellery.