Norway is set to become the latest destination to introduce a tourist tax after a wave of travellers swap sun for cooler temperatures, leaving areas of country overwhelmed with new visitors. The ...

Norway is set to become the latest European destination to introduce a tourist tax to combat concerns about rising visitor numbers. Lawmakers approved the new levy on Thursday, which allows ...

Local authorities in Lofoten have to spend a lot on maintaining hiking trails primarily used by tourists. It’s already known as one of the world’s most expensive countries to visit, but Norway could ...

Norway has updated its plans for a visitor tax that hopes to tackle the negative effects of overtourism. The government has announced it is lowering the proposed fee that local authorities will be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Though predominantly known for its stunning fjord region and ...

As Norway’s tourism numbers reach record-breaking levels, its government is taking a significant step toward easing the strain on local communities and fragile natural environments. A new bill ...

As resorts across Norway start opening for the 2024/25 ski season, Ski Safari is preparing to send more customers there than ever before. This growth is led by huge increases for Norway’s West Coast ...

Starting January 1, 2025, Norway plans to introduce new restrictions for cruise ships and other tourist activities in Svalbard to protect its unique wildlife, including a cap on ship passengers and ...

As the tourism industry continues to grapple with its role in climate change, travel brands from all verticals of the market are realizing the important opportunity they have to be part of the ...

Tourists photograph a fjord in Norway's Lofoten Islands - Copyright AFP/File Olivier MORIN Tourists photograph a fjord in Norway's Lofoten Islands - Copyright AFP ...