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Tourism taxes or tourist levies have shown an increase in the past year, with a number of countries announcing higher fees for tourists. As reported by Travel News, Tourism Taxes by Design, a white paper by Group NAO and the Global Destination Sustainability Movement, explains that tourist taxes established in the past decade have aimed to regulate overtourism and regenerate popular tourist destinations. According to Amsterdam Finance Chief, Hester van Buren, the overnight stays tourist tax would increase from 7% of the cost of accommodation plus €3 (R61,49) to 12,5% of the cost of accommodation. Cruise passenger taxes will also increase from €8 (R163,97) to €11 (R225,46) per person.

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