We have gathered information about the countries applying taxes on tourists in 2023. Be sure to factor in the extra costs if you’re planning to visit any of the tourist destinations around the world.

Travellers to Spain’s Balearic islands also have to pay a fee. The Sustainable Tourist Tax, which applies to Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, must be paid by holidaymakers aged 16 or over.

After making a comprehensive assessment of the findings of the Feasibility Study on Tourist Tax Imposition, the characteristics of Macao’s tourism industry as well as the latest turn of the situation, the Special Administrative Region Government decided to bring an …

Tourists will have to pay more tax in Amsterdam from next year. The Dutch capital has decided to add a levy of €3 per person (about US$3) – per night for tourists staying overnight in hotels. This will be in …

The idea of a tourist tax in Macau is for combating issues relating to the city’s tourism capacity.   Macau is expected to witness more than 38 million tourists this year, according to the local tourism bureau. The city saw …

Macau seemed almost set to impose a tourist tax after they surveyed the people about how proceeds from it should be spent. However, now we are finding out a bit more about the survey, and learning that not everyone might …

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has introduced a survey on the probable introduction of a tourist tax to the city. The public opinion poll comprises case analysis and separately, questionnaire exercises to be carried on respectively among the locals …

Leading Scottish hoteliers have cautioned against the industry’s ability to invest and create jobs will be seriously affected by introduction of tourist tax.   Industry figures say that implementation of a tourist tax will fuel global perceptions that Scotland is …

Countries and cities have often tried to encourage tourism, understanding the fact that visitors and the money they spend fosters economic development.   However, in this age of overtourism, some popular destinations have reached their limit. City centers are clogged …

Majorca and Ibiza are urging the government to stop the controversial tourist tax as it is a “serious threat” to the future of the islands.   The move comes after a six-week delay in the start of the holiday season …