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These tourist attractions are increasing their prices in 2024

With inflation rising globally, major tourist attractions including Mount Fuji in Japan decide to hike their fee

By Web Desk
March 11, 2024
The image shows a lake in Venice. Italy. — Unsplash
The image shows a lake in Venice. Italy. — Unsplash

Do you plan on travelling the world this year with plans to see Mount Fuji in Japan or the Louvre Art Museum in Paris? Then brace yourself because the prices of these travel destinations, among others, are going to increase, CNN reported.

With rising inflation around the world, these major tourist attractions have also decided to hike their fees.

Meanwhile, the countries charging tourist taxes include Bali, Indonesia, where tourists have to pay $10 per person upon arrival, Trexpose reported.

In Iceland, tourists have to pay an accommodation tax for every night they stay in the country, this includes cruise ship passengers too.

Italy's Venice has become the first city to charge a day tax, while tourists visiting Amsterdam in the Netherlands will have to pay an increased tourist tax.

The tourist tax in Paris, France, has been more than doubled in light of the summer Olympics that will be held in the country.

Tourists travelling to the United Kingdom — which comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland — will have to pay for a travel authorisation cost per person.

The following are some of the travel destinations that have introduced an entry fee for their visitors.

Mount Fuji in Japan

The tallest peak in Japan, Mount Fuji is an active volcano that is believed to have begun 100,000 years ago.

Plaza de España Square in Seville, Spain

One of the most famous tourist attractions in Spain, Plaza de España is a square, surrounded by beautiful architecture built in 1928.

The Louvre Art Museum in Paris

Home to the famous Mona Lisa painting, the Louvre is a national art museum located by the banks of the river Seine.

Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, US

One of the largest theme parks in the world, Walt Disney World in the United States of America's Florida state, is an entertainment resort loved by people of all ages.