As of: February 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m
By: David Holzner
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Inflation and price increases are not stopping vacationers from traveling.
In 2024 there will be new fees and taxes for tourists.
Things will become more expensive at these holiday resorts in the future.
Tourism is booming.
This is shown by a recently published report by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
After a strong travel year in 2023, travel demand has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels.
In some regions, the 2019 figures are said to have already been exceeded.
Global tourism will have completely recovered from the corona pandemic by 2024, the UNWTO report continues.
Inflation and price increases do not seem to be stopping holidaymakers from traveling.
This year, however, travelers will face further price increases.
Here are some countries and cities where you should plan for additional expenses in the future.
Dream island collects tourist tax: Bali, Indonesia
Bali is known for its beautiful rice terraces.
A vacation there is now going to be more expensive.
© YAY Images/IMAGO
The Indonesian holiday island of Bali is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world with its ancient temples, lush travel fields and beautiful dream beaches.
In the future, however, Bali vacationers will need a little more money.
From now on, the tourist tax that has been discussed for months and introduced by the government applies.
Every foreigner pays 150,000 Indonesian rupees (around nine euros) upon entry.
The government wants to invest the income in nature conservation, sustainable tourism and services.
A large part of the money will also go towards tackling Bali's garbage problem.
The government also says the funds will be collected, managed and spent in a way that is fully traceable, transparent and delivers real benefits to tourists in Bali, reports
The
Bali Sun.
To avoid long waiting times at the airport, it is recommended to pay the tourist tax in advance via the Love Bali website or the Love Bali app.
Alternatively, you can pay with a credit card when entering the “I Gusti Ngurah Rai” airport.
The amount may seem low to many, but it is in addition to the 500,000 rupees (30 euros) for a 30-day visa.
Children are also affected by the tourist tax.
Anyone planning short trips to neighboring islands such as the Gili Islands or Lombok will have to take out their wallet again when traveling back to Bali.
The islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Ceningan are excluded from this as they belong to the province of Bali.
Admission for day visitors: Venice, Italy
A gondola ride on the Grand Canal.
In the future, tourists will pay admission for a day visit to Venice.
© CHROMORANGE/IMAGO
Venice, the city on the water.
For many holidaymakers it is a travel destination that they should see once in their life.
The Italian city has been suffering from mass tourism for a long time.
The city administration has therefore decided to take new measures to direct the flow of visitors and preserve the old town for future generations.
From now on, day visitors must reserve their visit online in advance and pay an entry fee of five euros.
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The entry fee will be tested for a total of 29 days in 2024.
The testing period extends from April 25th to June 14th, 2024. The exact dates, mainly weekends, can be viewed on the multilingual website of the City of Venice.
The entrance fee can also be paid directly there.
You will receive a QR code that you must show during checks.
Children under 14 are excluded from the entry fee, but must still be registered.
People who stay in hotels or holiday apartments in the old town are exempt from paying.
A fine of 50 to 300 euros can be imposed for non-payers.
Holidays are becoming more expensive: Greece is imposing a new climate tax
Greece offers vacationers both ancient sites and breathtaking beaches.
As the
ADAC
reports, vacations will now become more expensive.
The government of the popular holiday destination is replacing the previous bed tax with a seasonal climate tax.
This should be significantly higher.
The tax is charged per day and per room or apartment and is due from March to October.
The amount of the payment depends on the type of accommodation.
Hotel with one or two stars: €1.50 per day
Three star hotel: €3 per day
Four star hotel: €7 per day
Five star hotel: €10 per day
In Greece, tourists will pay a “climate tax” in 2024.
© VWPics/IMAGO
In rented apartments or for short-term rentals arranged online, €1.50 per day is due.
The new regulation has been in effect since January 1, 2024.
Tourist tax increases: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam had already introduced a bed tax for tourists in 2019.
This has now been increased significantly for 2024.
Holidaymakers have to pay 12.5 percent of the overnight price per night, according to a report from the city of Amsterdam.
Before the increase, the bed tax was seven euros per night.
Tourists and visitors should therefore contribute more to the city's financial challenges in the future.
This was announced by Hester van Buren, Deputy Mayor of the City of Amsterdam, when presenting the 2024 budget.
Entrance to Hagia Sophia: Istanbul, Türkiye
Every year, numerous visitors flock to Istanbul, including for the Hagia Sophia.
The important Byzantine building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was a museum for a long time.
In 2020, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan converted Hagia Sophia back into a mosque and made it free to enter.
Since the beginning of this year, access has been chargeable again.
Admission is 25 euros for all visitors, including Turkish citizens.
Children under 8 go free.
In addition, tourists and believers should enter the mosque through separate entrances so as not to disrupt prayers.
Worshipers who go to Hagia Sophia to pray will continue to enjoy free entry, according to
Istanbul Tourist Information
.