New Zealand will roll out a Visitor Accommodation Levy on hotels, retreat lodgings and guest houses across Aotearoa.
The levy is designed to support infrastructure for regional attractions. Officials insist it will avoid raising existing council charges.
Pressure from the travel industry for a fair nationwide charge have grown louder in recent seasons.
Early noise from innkeepers suggests varied approaches. Some may absorb the fee; many plan to pass it directly to guests.
The government has signalled a consistent application without cost layers to operators.