Belgium Joins Italy, Spain, and Romania as New Tourist Taxes Hit Popular Cities Brussels, Venice, Barcelona, and Bucharest, Raising Fees for Visitors and Pushing up Travel Costs in 2026

As European cities face the growing challenge of overtourism in 2026, governments are responding by introducing or increasing tourist taxes to manage the rising number of visitors and protect cultural landmarks. As European cities face the growing challenge of overtourism in 2026, governments are responding by introducing or increasing tourist taxes to manage the rising number of visitors and protect cultural landmarks. These measures aim to address overcrow... [9660 chars]