Tourist taxes are increasingly being deployed by authorities around the world as a way to tackle "overtourism." New Zealand is tripling its visitor fee introduced in 2019 to help protect its natural beauty.
Venice began charging admission fees for day-trippers, while Amsterdam has increased overnight stay taxes, reflecting concerns that tourists are crowding out residents and putting a strain on infrastructure.
Bhutan, wedged between China and India, charges about $100 a day to preserve its pristine mountains from the hordes visiting nearby Nepal.
With over 60 destinations employing some form of tourist tax, this trend reflects the growing global push to balance tourism with preservation and infrastructure capabilities.
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