Tag: Tourism Tax
Japan eyes new travel taxes to fund tourism and tackle overtourism
Local governments in Japan are considering travel taxes as a means to fund tourism-related policies and infrastructure, while also addressing the issue of overtourism.
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Flurry of new taxes hurting Maldives tourism
A surge in taxes and the compulsory exchange of foreign currency to local currency for resorts in the Maldives has raised concerns among operators,...
More Japanese destinations deliberate visitor tax for tourism management
Popular Japanese destinations are employing or considering taxes on tourists to counter over-tourism and secure funds for the management of travellers and preservation of...
Thai hospitality industry players split on new tourism fee
The Thai government's decision to charge international travellers an entry fee of up to 300 baht (US$9) from this June has attracted mixed views from...
India’s proposed tax on outbound tour packages sparks outcry
Indian travel agents are unnerved by a possible five per cent tax collection at source (TCS) imposed on travellers purchasing outbound tour packages, saying...
Nay to proposed tourism tax in Macau
The Macanese trade is casting doubt on the effectiveness of the government’s proposal to impose a tourist tax to tackle overtourism, instead seeing other...
Thailand postpones levy on foreign visitors
Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) has announced its decision to postpone plans to collect a tourism levy from foreign visitors, The Bangkok...
Despite departure tax, Japan still hot pick for Indonesians
Japan's new 1,000 yen (US$9.10) departure tax is unlikely to deter Indonesians from visiting Japan, although currency movements contributing to slowing growth in demand...
New US$1 tax kicks in for foreigners entering Laos
With the implementation of a new tourism development levy in Laos effective October 1, all travellers entering the country on foreign passports, including residents,...
NZ to impose tourist tax for international visitors
The New Zealand government is implementing an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
This is "to ensure international visitors contribute to the infrastructure they use...
