The 5 vacation destinations that will be more expensive to visit in 2026 because of tourist taxes

Thailand is one of the countries with an expected tourist tax increase in 2026.

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• Several destinations plan to raise or introduce tourism taxes in 2026, increasing travel costs.
• Edinburgh, Kyoto, and Barcelona are among these destinations.
• Tourism taxes often aim to manage overtourism or raise revenue for local services.

Tourism can be expensive, both for the tourist and the places they tour.

Some...