The pressure on travellers in 2026 is not coming from one rule alone. Border procedures, possible extra checks, and a growing list of fees and local levies are combining to make international trips feel slower, more expensive and more paperwork-heavy.
A broad coalition from Europe’s tourism and travel sector is challenging the European Commission’s proposal to raise the ETIAS fee from €7 to €20. The group says the increase is disproportionate and calls for a transparent impact assessment before any decision is finalised.
A broad coalition from Europe’s tourism and travel sector is challenging the European Commission’s proposal to raise the ETIAS fee from €7 to €20. The group says the increase is disproportionate and calls for a transparent impact assessment before any decision is finalised.
IATA has publicly opposed the UK's plan to raise the ETA fee by 60% only days after the system's wider introduction. The group says the move clashes with tourism growth goals and adds another cost on top of existing air travel taxes.
Spain remains one of Europe's top summer destinations, but 2025 brings tighter entry checks, changing tourist taxes and stricter local conduct rules. Here is a clear guide to what travellers should prepare before arriving.
A new $250 visa integrity fee applies to all non-immigrant visa holders entering the US -- but travellers from visa waiver countries, including the UK, are exempt. Here is everything you need to know.
Travel to Japan could become more expensive in 2026 as the government considers higher visa fees, a larger departure tax and new tourism-related charges to manage growing visitor numbers.
Travel in Europe is changing in 2026. From digital border checks and new entry permits to rising tourist taxes and stricter rules on visitor behavior, travelers should prepare for a more regulated and more expensive experience across the continent.