Overview

• From July 1, cruise passengers will pay a €1–€20 arrival fee at Greek ports to curb island overcrowding.
• Peak-season hotel prices in Turkey have surged, hurting family budgets and altering booking patterns.
• Monaco topped European best Destinations’ 2025 ranking, overtaking long-standing favorites like Spain and Greece.
• South Tyrol welcomed over 8.7 million visitors in 2024—a 2,500 percent increase since 1950—with average stays shortening since 2003.
• Rising Mediterranean sea temperatures are disrupting marine ecosystems and intensifying calls for sustainable tourism practices.