overtourism

Conscious travellers - sustainable travel

Conscious travellers are on the rise – here’s how you can be one too

Are you doing what it takes to protect our communities and environment while you travel? Here’s five tips to help you become a more conscious traveller.

Take the pressure down: Swelling crowds in Venice. Image: iStock

Take the pressure down: reducing overtourism

Some of the world’s most popular destinations are facing damage and overcrowding from an influx of visitors. Here, we discuss the concept of ‘overtourism’ and what to consider when planning your travels.

Venice tourist tax

Venice confirms plan to introduce tourist tax

As of next summer, day-trippers travelling to Venice will now be expected to pay ‘a contribution for access’ tourist tax.