Hawaii Joins Bali, New Zealand, Venice, Barcelona, Amsterdam in Introducing New Taxes and How it Affects Tourism Industry, New Update

By Tuhin Sarkar for Travel and Tour World

Hawaii joins Bali, New Zealand, Venice, Barcelona, and Amsterdam in introducing new taxes, and how it affects the tourism industry is now at the centre of global debate. Around the world, destinations are searching for ways to balance booming visitor demand with the rising costs of protecting culture, nature, and local life. Hawaii joins Bali by preparing its first ever statewide green fee, while New Zealand has already raised its international visitor levy to record levels. At the same time, Venice is expanding its day-tripper entry tax, Barcelona is delaying but still increasing its hotel surcharges, and Amsterdam is keeping its position as Europe’s highest-taxed tourist city.

Hawaii is now added Bali, New Zealand, Venice, Barcelona, and Amsterdam in introducing new taxes because leaders believe that sustainable growth needs more than just visitor arrivals. The tourism industry benefits from travellers, but communities often bear the strain of waste, water use, and housing pressure. By adding targeted taxes, these cities and countries aim to ensure that travellers help pay for the places they enjoy.

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