Tourist taxes reach as far as Norway

Tourist taxes reach as far as Norway

Norway, it seems, is about to impose a new tourist tax to deal with complaints about overtourism, after the country in 2024 experienced a record-breaking 16.7 million overnight stays in summer. The boom in popularity, caused by travellers seeking cooler climes and aurora-viewing opportunities, has provoked the government into reviewing its visitor fee plan. Initially is was suggested should be… Source

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