Fee is similar to a security fee the U.S. charges, and to the upcoming EU security fee.
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Americans moving abroad squeezing out local populations
Highly privileged Americans move abroad, live off the strong U.S. dollar, while driving up the prices for locals, whose wages are low. Many social media expat and travel influencers are highly privileged.
Continue readingReservations may be needed to visit famous Italian fountain
Many countries are instituting measures to address large numbers of tourists, especially during popular travel seasons (usually summer). These measures include reservations, permits and/or fees on tourists
Continue readingWhy the focus on “country count”?
Why the focus on “country count”? Does visiting a country for a flight layover or a few hours stop count? I don’t think so.
Continue readingSpain’s “Golden Visa” is not cheap
If, like most of us, you do not qualify for residency in most other countries, you might be able to buy your away in – provided you are rich: Get…
Continue readingMulti-culturalism as an asset to getting ahead
International experience is now a requirement in many work fields. “Multi-culturalism” is another example of international perspectives.
Continue readingShould visitor fees be $100 per day or more?
Should countries or cities charge exorbitant access fees to tourists? Could you charge day-trippers something much more significant – say, £100 – for access to Venice, or £50 to visit Santorini…
Continue readingJapan wants to charge tourist visitors more than locals
Amid Record Visitation Japanese Leaders Discuss Charging Tourists Higher Costs Than Locals | TravelPulse in some cases, charging tourists up to 4x more than Japanese citizens.
Continue readingBarcelona tourism to drop “Visit Barcelona” slogan
Barcelona’s tourism promotion will change slogans, seeks to have fewer visitors spending more money.
Continue readingClick-bait Media: 18 countries that don’t want American tourists (it’s not true)
100% Fiction, fake travel news
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