US EditionNew Zealand's Hottest Destinations Will Start Charging Foreign Tourists Fees - Here's Why
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Another Country Set To Impose 'Tourist Fees' on Foreign Visitors
New Zealand is set to introduce a fee for foreign tourists visiting popular natural attractions, aiming to manage over-tourism and improve infrastructure. Key Facts: New Zealand plans to levy a NZ$40 ($24) fee on foreign visitors to popular tourist sites starting in 2027. The fee will apply to attractions such as Milford Sound, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Aoraki Mount Cook, and Cathedral Cove. The government expects to raise NZ$62 million annual…
NZ plans tourist site entry fees
New Zealand has announced plans to charge foreign tourists a fee to visit some of its popular tourist sites. During a speech over the weekend, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said tourists could be charged between NZ$20 (R213) and NZ$40 (R425) per person to visit the country’s natural attractions, according to Stuff. The government is considering introducing the fee at
Another country is taking up the fight against mass tourism and seeking additional funds to facilitate further investments. New Zealand joins the ranks of countries planning to impose visitor fees. These fees won't come into effect until 2027, but it's already known that they will apply to the most popular attractions and mountain trails.
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