Planning a trip next year? Expect to see fresh tourist taxes in Europe and Asia, from Venice to Bangkok. These fees aim to address overtourism and promote more sustainable travel practices.

Bossier City officials have unveiled an approach they believe will skip a property tax increase while saving local taxpayers nearly $5 million. The plan underscores the city’s broader “fiscal belt-tightening” efforts to manage its next budget without placing further burdens on property owners.