High taxes are not the solution to overtourism: numbers are the only variable that changes reality

Author  Goran Rihelj

26. June 2026.
Why won't tourist taxes solve the problem of overtourism? Amsterdam raises tourist tax to 20%. Rome charges €2 to enter the Trevi Fountain. Venice is "considering" a €50 per person entrance fee. Santorini has introduced a €20 fee for cruise passengers. Edinburgh: 5% per night. Kyoto introduces a tourist tax that increases by up to 900% for luxury hotels. The global tourism industry is experiencing a...
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Author  Goran Rihelj

26. June 2026.