Tourist fees this year will increase in a number of European countries to generate additional funds and combat excessive tourism, according to SchengenVisaInfo.com. Why European countries are raising tourist fees European countries typically include tourist taxes in the cost of hotel stays. The additional charge may vary depending on the length of stay, destination popularity, season, and hotel star rating. According to the Group NAO and GDS-Movement report, an increasing number of countries, particularly in the United States and Europe, are introducing tourism taxes. More destinations are ini…