The strategy appears to be working. Regular polls suggest that Bruges’s citizens are generally very supportive of tourism (75 to 90 per cent, depending on the question asked). The authorities ...

Other cities, like Bruges, in Belgium, are trying to promote "quality tourism". Although Barcelona uses short-term rentals as its unit of measurement, in Lisbon, the Union of Commerce and Services ...

The ride from the airport to Bruges is about 90 minutes; tickets start at 21 euros (or around $23). According to the tourism office, taxis from the airport to Bruges cost a flat rate of 200 euros ...

Tourism is a lucrative industry in Bruges. Last year, the sector generated a turnover of €542 million, with 6.8 million day-trippers and another 1.1 million overnight guests. To cover ...

The historic city center is where you will find most tourists exploring Bruges, as that is where many of the top attractions are ... though as in any tourist destination, be aware of pickpocketing ...