Many countries have curtailed their “Golden Visa” programs that sold residency or citizenship visas for a big fee.
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Taxes: San Juan Islands, WA proposes “tourism fee”
New taxes on tourists are coming to even traveling inside the U.S. These are in addition to existing hotel taxes.
Continue readingOvertourism: Locations worldwide seek ways to reduce tourism pressures
Communities, world wide, are seeking controls, limits and fees on tourists, to reduce pressure of “over-tourism”.
Continue readingTaxes: Iceland to introduce a visitor/tourist tax
Iceland to create new tax on tourists.
Continue readingEco: Will the U.S. ban short haul flights?
Some want the U.S. to ban short haul flights of less than 500 miles, as has been done in France. There you are supposed to take a train: Could France’s…
Continue readingHolland America: Record breaking travel bookings
Some tourism related businesses are seeing record bookings and travel. This is usually said to be “post pandemic” pent up demand. But there is another bogeyman hiding in plain sight …
Continue readingTaxes: Bali to Impose Tourist Tax starting in 2024
The popular tourist destination hopes the tourist fee will deter travelers from acting up. Source: Bali to Impose Tourist Tax | TravelPulse While this is a small tax compared to…
Continue readingNY to add up to $23/day toll to drive into Manhattan
Drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street will pay extra tolls as part of a pricing plan aimed at reducing congestion and improving air quality. Source: Drivers in New York…
Continue readingPortugal, Spain and Ireland end their “Golden visa” residency through investment option
Portugal is joining other countries in scrapping its residency-by-investment program, which has been a draw for wealthy foreigners. Source: Best Golden Visa in Europe: Portugal, Ireland Cut Foreign Investment Programs –…
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Norway Considering New Tax on Tourists starting in 2024 Tourist Tax From 2024
Norway is proposing adding a tax on tourists, perhaps by municipality, as soon as 2024. Many countries have already enacted various forms of taxes and fees on tourists, in addition to sales taxes and other fees.
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