Do tourism taxes actually deter travellers?

Bavaria: High tourist taxes did not stop 39-year-old Susanne Meier from visiting the Himalayan country of Bhutan twice. In fact, Bhutan boasts the world’s highest tourist tax, known as the “Sustainable Development Fee.” Tourists are charged $100 (€95) per person per day to visit — a steep price tag for most travellers. The tourism tax comes in addition to additional required travel costs, such as a driver and guide, which are services usually arranged by tour companies for an extra…