"Some in the latter camp are imposing taxes on the former to grow their revenue, fund local services, or even to manage overcrowding. New Zealand collects a tourism tax to protect its natural environment. Some of these taxes are charged as entry fees, while others are added to the cost of accommodation. Whatever the form, they're increasingly being introduced as a way to manage overtourism and offset the pressure visitors put on popular destinations."
"Tourists visiting Edinburgh after July 24 next year will be charged an extra 5% on top of their accommodation costs for the first five nights of their stay. The City of Edinburgh Council said the charge is intended to raise money that will "sustain Edinburgh's status as one of the world's greatest cultural and heritage cities." Every year, Edinburgh's summer festivals - the Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - draw millions of tourists."
Several destinations will introduce or increase tourism taxes in 2026, making travel costlier for visitors. Tourism taxes aim to raise revenue, fund local services, protect environments, and manage overtourism. New Zealand already collects a tourism tax to protect natural areas. Taxes may appear as entry fees or added charges on accommodation. Edinburgh will add a 5% levy on hotel stays after July 24, applying to the first five nights, intended to raise up to £50 million annually by 2029. The Edinburgh levy revenue is earmarked for improving city infrastructure and managing tourism. Cities such as Kyoto and Barcelona are also planning similar measures.
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