New Tourist Charges in Lisbon and Porto
Lisbon and Porto rank among Europe’s top 20 cities for tourist taxes, reflecting Portugal’s shift toward luxury tourism and sustainable infrastructure funding.
Lisbon and Porto rank among Europe’s top 20 cities for tourist taxes, reflecting Portugal’s shift toward luxury tourism and sustainable infrastructure funding.
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OSLO, NORWAY — Norway, famed for its majestic fjords, northern lights, and pristine landscapes, has officially joined the growing list of European countries implementing a tourist tax to combat overtourism and promote sustainable travel. The 3% overnight levy, passed into law this June, allows local municipalities to apply a dynamic tax on overnight stays in regions most affected by […]