Italy, Spain, and Greece are piloting tourist taxes—and locals are conflicted
by Fast Company
Fast Company— It’s no surprise that travel is getting pricier. In 2024, airfare, hotel, and AirBnb rates are sky-high thanks to inflation and a surge in post-pandemic travel. But now, there are some new fees travelers will need to consider before embarking on some popular destinations: tourist taxes. Several European nations have already begun implementing these new fees for tourists entering the country, such as Spain, Greece, and Germany. And this week, Venice became the first city in the world to...
Cornwall Live—Opinion: Cornwall 'Tourist Tax' is an idea worth exploring. Charging holidaymakers more to experience the natural beauty of our beaches, moors, towns and villages, knowing it is helping these very communities to thrive after they are gone, is a small price to ask.
thesun.my—Thailand pushes for RM39 tourist tax to curb overtourism. VISITING Thailand may soon come with an added cost as the country’s tourism groups are urging the government to introduce a 300 baht (RM39) tax on all
Drudge Report—'Bitcoin Jesus' arrested in Spain on US tax evasion charges. An early investor in bitcoins dubbed the "Bitcoin Jesus" has been arrested in Spain on U.S. charges that he evaded paying at least $48 million in taxes, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Tuesday. Roger Ver, 45, was charged with mail fraud and tax evasion in an indictment filed in federal court in Los Angeles that was unsealed following his arrest in Spain during the weekend, the department said. The U.S. Supreme Court last year dismissed an unnamed law firm's appeal over court orders...