"Tourist taxes" help hotspots in Europe cope with surges of visitors
Briefly

Tourist destinations, especially in Europe, want to charge globetrotters for the stress they can place on the environment, historical sites and local businesses.
Officials there announced the country is nearly tripling its entry fees for tourists, effective Oct. 1, highlighting both the economic benefits and infrastructure costs of tourism.
Other destinations across Europe, Asia and the U.S. have introduced or considered similar measures, reflecting growing concern over overtourism's impact.
Global tourism has continued to boom, spurring anti-tourism sentiments from locals in places like Barcelona and Dubrovnik, as municipalities seek to manage influx.
Read at Axios
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