Europe Becomes More Expensive

[PeterRS]

We were already advised some time ago that visitors to Europe from non-Shenghen countries will have to start paying a visitors' fee of around €20 from the end of 2026. And that includes UK visitors.

Venice started the movement last year in an effort to cut down on the number of day trippers who pay no accommodation tax and often bring in their own food. For many days in the year, they have to pay a €5 tax. Now Rome is jumping on the bandwagon. One of it smost popular sites, the Trevi Fountain, will charge €2 to get close to it from February 1 next year. Personally I think it's a good idea. There are now so many tourists around it it is often impossible to see the fountain, only the sculpture at the back.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp89p41gr06o.amp

[Theman]

I completely agree with you and believe that this is a very sound initiative on their part, one that will be of great economic benefit to them; plus, as you yourself pointed out, it will reduce the flow of tourists

[Keithambrose]

14 hours ago, Theman said:

I completely agree with you and believe that this is a very sound initiative on their part, one that will be of great economic benefit to them; plus, as you yourself pointed out, it will reduce the flow of tourists

I hope that you are right, but, somehow, I doubt it 

[Menaughty]

Have y’all noticed the prices for hotels in Barcelona? I was trying to plan a trip but all the hotels prices are outrageous 

[young11]

6 hours ago, Menaughty said:

Have y’all noticed the prices for hotels in Barcelona? I was trying to plan a trip but all the hotels prices are outrageous 

Bcn has always been expensive but just like most top eu destinations the prices have been climbing in the recent years. Same for Paris London etc. But unlike other cities the boys rate in bcn has been relatively stable because of so many visiting Latinos in the city.