The tourist fees will grow this year in numerous European countries, aimed at attracting additional funds and restraining excess tourism.
Why are Europe countries raising tourist fees?
European countries usually include tourist taxes in hotel accommodation, and their size can fluctuate depending on the number of stays, the popularity of the destination, the season and the level of the hotel.
According to Group NaO and GDS-Movement reports, several countries have recently been introduced to tourism, including the US and Europe.
More countries begin sustainable development initiatives, using fees to finance goals related to the fight against the effects of excess tourism, according to Guy Bigwood with Global Destination Sustainability Movement.
For example, in Greece, an increase in hotel tax will help to counteract natural disasters caused by climate change, and in Dubrovnik, Croatia, the introduction of an additional tariff for cruise vessels is aimed at improving the infrastructure of the ancient city.
Where new tourism taxes are introduced in Europe:
- European Union: Paid registration for residents of non -EU countries that enter Europe without visa restrictions since 2025.
- Amsterdam, the Netherlands: tariffs are planned in 2024, including hotel rooms and cruise vessels.
- Iceland: Plans to enter a tourist tax in 2024.
- Olian, Portugal: Tourist tax has already been implemented since June 2023.
- Barcelona and Valencia, Spain: It is planned to increase tourism tax in Barcelona in April 2024.
- Venice, Italy: In 2024 it is planned to introduce a tourist gathering of 5 euros.
- Denmark: Plans to introduce a passenger tax for flights in 2025.
Collecting these taxes is planned to be used to develop sustainable development programs and combat the effects of excessive tourism in different regions of Europe.
