Understanding the Rising Global Trend of Tourist Fees and Destinations Behind Paywalls

Increasing tourist fees worldwide

Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its historic canals and islands, is implementing new measures to regulate tourist influx and protect its residents. The city plans to cap tourist groups at 25 people, reduce the use of loudspeakers to minimize disturbances, and introduce a day-tripper entrance fee during peak days between April and … Read more

Tourist Taxes in Paris Surge in Anticipation of the 2024 Olympics

Travelers bound for Paris must brace themselves for a substantial surge in tourist taxes applied to hotel accommodations and alternative lodgings as the new year unfolds. Commencing on January 1, these tourist tax increments represent more than a twofold increase, coinciding with the city’s preparations to host the 2024 Olympics. The escalation in tourist taxes … Read more