Norway proposes tourist tax to ease strain on top sites

Norway proposes tourist tax to ease strain on top sites

As Norway’s tourism numbers reach record-breaking levels, its government is taking a significant step toward easing the strain on local communities and fragile natural environments. Read more...

The 83 hotels in the city voted in favour of this measure, promoted by Liverpool IDB Company, a private and non-profit company that represents these establishments in the city, as announced on its website. "This two-pound tax per night will contribute to dynamizing Liverpool's economy and tourism, helping the city attract bigger events with more people," said the executive director of that firm, Bill Addy, in a statement. The bill will enter int…

Liverpool is latest UK city to introduce a ‘tourist tax’

Liverpool, in the UK’s northwest, is set to join the British destinations charging tourists a tax when they stay in one of the city’s hotels. The levy costs £2 per night (around €2.36 at the time of writing) and will be charged on check out and collected by hotels and all serviced overnight rooms. The measure, to be applied from June 2025, was approved by hoteliers after a consultation with the Accommodation Business Improvement District (BID), …

The increase in Catalonia's tourist tax, which was originally scheduled to go into effect on Thursday, will not be implemented until the autumn. By increasing the fees, the government wants to limit mass tourism and combat the housing crisis.

What is tourist tax and where in the world would you pay to enter?

Traveling the world is one of life’s greatest pleasures. However, a growing number of destinations are introducing tourist taxes, adding extra fees for visitors. Whether it’s dubbed a ‘sustainability fee,’ ‘visitor levy,’ or ‘entry tax,’ the goal is generally the same – to manage over-tourism, fund conservation efforts, and support local infrastructure. If you’re planning a trip in 2025, you might want to factor these fees into your budget. Here…