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There have been several changes that will impact British holidaymakers heading to Europe this year, from the new Entry/Exit System (EES), a hike in tourism taxes, to a ban on alcohol
There are some key travel changes that will impact Brits heading on holiday to Europe(Image: Getty Images)
Five key travel changes to be aware of
- The European Union’s (EU) new travel rules mean holidaymakers must “create a digital record” and register their biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photograph, upon their first arrival at the airport border in the Schengen area.
- Alcohol restrictions are in place in the likes of Spain and Croatia, from rules around the hours booze can be sold, to restrictions on party boats in certain hotspots
- Destinations are introducing caps on visitor numbers. Palma in Majorca is set to slash the number of daily cruise ship berths from 8,500 to 7,500 between June and September, under a new arrangement that will take effect from 2027 to 2029.
- Some European cities have increased their tourism tax, including Barcelona and Bucharest, while Venice is set to reinstate its ‘day-tripper’ fee.
- Major landmarks and attractions in Europe have increased entrance fees, including the Louvre Museum in Paris, the Trevi Fountain in Rome and Juliet’s Balcony in Verona.
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