Barcelona to Raise Tourist Tax for Cruise Transit Passengers by 2030
Barcelona City Council has approved a progressive increase of the tourist tax for cruise passengers spending less than 12 hours in the city. The tax will rise from €5 to €24 by 2030, the highest rate in the Mediterranean.
Jamaica’s Edmund Bartlett Proposes US$10 Billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, called for a US$10 billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund at the World Economic Forum in Geneva. The fund aims to support Small Island Developing States and advance Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 strategy focused on local prosperity and resilience.
Edmund Bartlett Calls for $10 Billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund
Jamaica's Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett called for a $10 billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund to support Small Island Developing States. He presented this vision at the World Economic Forum alongside Jamaica's Tourism 3.0 strategy to enhance local ownership and resilience.
Barcelona Approves Progressive Tourist Tax Increase for Cruise Transit Passengers
Barcelona City Council approved a progressive tourist tax increase for cruise passengers staying under 12 hours. The fee will rise from €5 to €24 by 2030.
Barcelona Approves Cruise Passenger Tourist Tax Increase Through 2030
Barcelona City Council approved a phased rise in the tourist tax for cruise passengers staying under 12 hours, increasing the fee from €5 to €24 by 2030. The council also froze the hostel surcharge at €4 and rejected a differentiated property tax hike for hospitality establishments.
Venice Plans Tourist Fee Increase up to €30 in 2026
Venice city authorities plan to increase the tourist entry fee to up to €30 starting in 2026. The measure is designed to manage the impact of visitors on the city.
Eagle Hills Secures $12 Billion Deal for Luxury Tourism Hub Including Maldives
Eagle Hills secured a $12 billion deal to develop a luxury island tourism hub covering the Maldives and three African countries. The Maldives project is the largest investment in the country's history, aiming to diversify the economy with integrated hospitality, residential, and commercial facilities.
UN Lowers Global Tourism Growth Forecast for 2026 to 1-2%
The United Nations has reduced its 2026 global tourism growth forecast to 1-2% following a 0.4% increase in international arrivals in the first half of the year. Middle East conflict and rising travel costs contributed to the revised outlook.
Eagle Hills’ $12B Investment in Maldives and African Luxury Tourism Projects
Eagle Hills secured a $12 billion deal to develop a luxury tourism hub in the Maldives and Africa. The Maldives received 2.25 million tourists in 2025, amplifying investment appeals.
Eagle Hills $12B Deal for Luxury Maldives Island Tourism Hub
Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills signed a $12 billion deal to develop a luxury island tourism hub in the Maldives. The multi-phase project includes hotels, residences, retail, and a marina on reclaimed land.
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