Iceland to Reinstate Tourist Tax to Protect Environment
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Iceland will implement a new tax on tourists to protect the environment.
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The tax will build on a previous accommodation tax that was suspended during the pandemic.
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The fee will apply to cruise ship passengers as well as hotels.
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Iceland saw over 1.7 million visitors from abroad in 2022.
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The tax aims to help Iceland achieve carbon neutrality before 2040.