ITALY IS THE LEAST ATTRACTIVE EU COUNTRY FOR TAX-FREE SHOPPING

Bill Alen -
Non-EU tourists can benefit from tax-free shopping by recovering the VAT on the products purchased, but the Italian legislation provides for a minimum spending limit (Minimum Purchase Amount) to take ...

MANY HOLIDAY CANCELATIONS FROM GERMANY IN EMILIA ROMAGNA

Andrea Hausold -
A month after severe storms and flooding hit the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna, Adriatic coast resorts struggle to recover. Beaches have been cleared of wood and debris after floods, and h ...

EURO 2024: FOREIGN TOURISTS TO BRING IN $1 BILLION FOR GERMANY

Tomas Haupt -
As the host of Euro 2024 (14th June – 14th July), Germany expects to gain a substantial economic boost of 1 billion euros ($1.07 billion) from foreign tourists flocking to the country for football mat ...

ST. PETERSBURG BECOMES A NO-GO DESTINATION FOR CRUISE OPERATORS

Larry Brain -
The situation in Ukraine is escalating and more and more shipping companies and tour operators are stopping their Russia offers. As expected, the war in Ukraine is having a strong impact on tourism. A ...

60% OF FRENCH TRAVELERS CHANGE THEIR VACATION PLANS DUE TO BUDGET LIMITATIONS

Tomas Haupt -
According to the Sofinco Consumption and Daily Barometer, 60% of French have shortened their vacation plans to fit their budget due to rising prices. ...