Kyoto Hits Luxury Hotels with New Tax

Kyoto imposes a new luxury hotel tax on properties like Ace Hotel Kyoto and Hyatt Regency Japan, targeting travelers from Australia, the U.S., and South Korea via ANA, Japan Airlines, Qantas, and United Airlines. This measure signals Japan's broader overtourism crackdown amid record visitor numbers straining historic sites. Guests face added costs for premium stays, prompting debates on sustainable tourism. Airlines adjust as visitors rethink high-end bookings in favor of mid-range options.