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Vacationers are hit with new 3% tax on in a single day stays to fund infrastructure in overwhelmed areas

Editorial Board Published June 10, 2025
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As European cities grapple with overtourism, many have carried out tax hikes on vacationers in an effort to curb the throngs of tourists. 

Officers handed the levy this previous Thursday and will probably be allowed to regulate the tax share primarily based on season.

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Just like what’s occurred in different trip locations, the funds will assist vacationer infrastructure comparable to public rest room services and parking areas.

High summer season sights for vacationers are locations for mountain climbing, locations to expertise nature comparable to fjords and mountains, water actions, and seashore visits, based on Go to Norway’s official website. 

Norwegian officers have now handed a 3% vacationer tax to assist curb overtourism. The additional cash will assist fund infrastructure.  (iStock)

Many vacationers are drawn to Norway to witness the Northern Lights.

Cecilie Myrseth, the minister of commerce and trade in Norway, famous the “historic agreement” in a Fb submit.

“The scheme is voluntary and it applies to areas that have a particularly large [presence] of tourists. The tourism industry is also the future of Norway,” Myrseth wrote.

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It’s “an industry that creates housing, happiness, good experiences, value creation and important jobs all over the country,” she added. 

“If the industry wants to grow, we depend on trust locally. We ensure that with this agreement.”

Many vacationers are drawn to Norway to witness the Northern Lights in particular person. (Reuters)

The Canary Islands, a bunch of Spanish islands off the coast of Africa, are searching for to implement a tax that might fund infrastructure initiatives to deal with the quite a few vacationers that go to.

Greek officers, for instance, are planning to impose a $22 tax on guests cruising to Santorini or Mykonos.

Norway joins European international locations implementing a 3% vacationer tax on in a single day stays. (iStock)

Venice, Italy launched a pilot program in 2024 to cost day-trippers a $5.17 (5 euros) entry price and at the moment are trying to double the tax.

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And the Maldives in South Asia, identified for its clear waters and luxurious resorts, has raised a flight tax geared toward vacationers leaving the islands.

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