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Our guide to… tourist tax

While tourism is certainly lucrative, it can also have a detrimental impact on both the environment and the lives of locals. Various countries have introduced a “tourist tax” (a levy on overnight visitors) to manage crowds, improve infrastructure and invest in public services.

Here we review European countries that charge an overnight fee, which is typically collected through hotel room rates and airline fares. Airbnb has also signed agreements with governments in select

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