The Greek government has confirmed plans to introduce a new “tourist tax” in a bid to tackle the growing impact of overtourism on its busiest destinations. Visitors arriving at popular islands such as Santorini and Mykonos by cruise ship will be required to pay an additional €20 (£17) starting in 2025, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis … Read more
Greece remains a holiday staple for many Brits to visit. Not only does it have beautiful beaches, stunning islands and delicious food the weather is pretty great too. Crete, Mykonos, Athens and Santorini are just a few tourist hotspots that travellers keep coming back to time and time again. However, those who plan on travelling … Read more
The world’s most popular tourist destination sees locals outnumbered by more than 100 to one. The issue of over-tourism has become a significant concern in the travel industry, particularly following the post-Covid surge in holidaymakers finally able to embark on their planned trips. This week, Venice announced the commencement date for a tourist tax aimed … Read more
Venice officials have threatened to double a daily tourist tax after concluding its summer trial. The trial saw day-trippers paying an entrance fee during peak days of five-euro (roughly £4) and was introduced to manage tourist influx during high-traffic periods. During the first 11 days of the trial, an average of 75,000 visitors were recorded daily – … Read more
Cities across Europe are introducing or increasing taxes on tourists in a bid to tackle overtourism. International tourism is on track to return to pre-pandemic levels this year. At the end of 2023, levels were at 88 percent of those seen before Covid, with an estimated 1.3 billion arrivals, according to the UNWTO World Tourism … Read more
The travel insurance company Quotezone.co.uk has highlighted the importance of researching destinations before going on holiday as more popular places impose tourist taxes. As the cost of living continues to rise, many holiday destinations across Europe have increased their tax rates imposed on tourists, with some adding an entry fee for those who are not … Read more
Britons travelling to some parts of Spain will face an extra tourist levy as the country tries to deal with wave after wave of tourists. GB News reported that tourists will now be charged £3 a day in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, which will be spent on projects to improve sustainability. They aren’t the … Read more
Amsterdam now has one of the world’s highest tourist taxes after the city increased its fee in 2024. Tourists must now pay 12.5 percent of the overnight rate at their hotel, campsite or holiday rental. Cruise passengers are charged a fee of 14 euros (£11.98) under the Dutch city’s daytripper tax. This marks a huge … Read more
Holidaymakers have been warned that they may have to pay an additional tourist tax in a European hotspot in the coming days. One of the favourite summer destinations among UK travellers, Greece, is set to introduce a tourist tax later this month ahead of the summer travel season. It is a part of their plans … Read more
Indonesia’s holiday island, Bali, is rolling out its new tourist tax as part of an effort to tackle its biggest problems – traffic and rubbish. From February 14, visitors to Bali will have to pay the 150,000 Indonesian rupiah tax – about US$9.60. That’s in addition to the 500,000 rupiah charge for a 30-day visa. … Read more
