What are tourist taxes? Why travelers are expected to pay up

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What are tourist taxes? Why travelers are expected to pay up
  • Tourist taxes are becoming increasingly common worldwide as a means to address overtourism and fund sustainable tourism practices.
  • While the effectiveness of these taxes in combating climate change is still being debated, their growing popularity reflects a greater awareness of the need for sustainable tourism.

Climate change is drastically impacting the world around us, including the way people travel and the destinations themselves. “Green Travel” is a seven-part series delving into how climate change is transforming the landscape of travel.

Travelers eager to explore ancient ruins and relax on beaches with some of the bluest waters in the world will now face a new tax in Greece. Unlike a visa fee or general excise tax, this charge is specifically aimed at addressing climate change. 

Earlier this year, the Mediterranean country announced it was introducing a new accommodations tax called the “resilience fee for the climate crisis,” only to be applied during peak travel season of March through October. When in effect, it nearly doubles the former accommodations tax. 

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