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🏖 Catalogna will double its tourist tax post-summer, with a possible €8 increase per municipality. Kyoto plans a tenfold tax hike, from €6 to €58, to protect its historic center. Bhutan maintains a $100 fee for Himalaya views, while Galapagos sets a $200 charge for Komodo dragon sightings. Edinburgh imposes a 5% hotel cost tax. Santorini and Mykonos cap cruise arrivals at 8,000, and Ibiza allows only two ships at a time. Sardinia fines €500-€3,500 for unauthorized beach access.

📷 Seul imposes fines of $72 for visiting its red-light district after 5 PM. Portofino levies €275 fines for selfies that obstruct traffic. Hallstatt, Austria, blocks lake views to prevent photography. Rome bans bare torsos, Dubrovnik prohibits swimwear, and Prague restricts flashy attire at stag and hen parties. Bali introduces a tourism tax and etiquette guide. Yorkshire, England, limits housing to permanent residents, disallowing second homes and new B&Bs.

🗺 Catalogna will double its tourist tax post-summer, with potential local surcharges up to 8 euros. Kyoto plans a tenfold increase, raising its tax from 6 euros to 58 euros. Bhutan and the Galapagos maintain fees of $100 and $200, respectively, for specific attractions. Edinburgh imposes a hotel tax of 5%. Cities like Rome and Seville are considering entry tickets for iconic sites. Restrictions on cruise ship landings are implemented in Santorini, Mykonos, and Ibiza, while Amsterdam plans to limit river cruises.

💰 Seoul has imposed a $72 fine for visiting its red-light district after 5 PM to curb nightlife issues. In Portofino, the penalty for obstructive selfies is €275. Hallstatt, Austria, installed wooden barriers to block lake views. Rome banned bare torsos, Dubrovnik disallowed swimsuits, and Prague restricted flashy attire for bachelor/ette parties. Bali will provide etiquette guides with its tourist tax. Yorkshire, England, limits residency to permanent locals, banning second homes and new B&Bs.

🔷 Italian glass industry, 2024: despite challenges, production capacity and employment increased. Italy surpasses Germany as Europe’s top glass manufacturer. Energy costs are critical; Italy’s electricity costs were €109/MWh, higher than Germany (€78), Spain (€63), and France (€58). Glass trade shows a positive balance of €75 million, with imports up 1.3% and exports down 3%. Flat glass production dropped 8% to 982 ktons, while hollow glass production fell 3.4% to 4.367 million tons.