Overview

• The Netherlands will introduce a €17.50 entry fee for Zaanse Schans windmills in 2026 and raise accommodation VAT to 21%, significantly increasing travel costs.
• Tour operators report surging hotel prices in Turkey, particularly impacting families and altering booking behaviors for summer vacations.
• Mediterranean hotspots like Venice and Dubrovnik enforce visitor caps and crowd-control measures to combat overtourism during peak seasons.
• German travelers set a record in 2024, spending an average of €1,544 per person on holidays, with domestic and Mediterranean destinations remaining popular.
• Authorities continue to issue heat and wildfire warnings for Italy and Greece, urging caution as climate risks intensify in these regions.