Norway joins the tourist tax club as destinations in Europe fight back against visitors

As European cities grapple with overtourism, many have implemented tax hikes on tourists in an effort to curb the throngs of visitors. 

Officials passed the levy this past Thursday and will be allowed to adjust the tax percentage based on season.

Similar to what's occurred in other vacation destinations, the funds will help tourist infrastructure such as public bathroom facilities and parking areas.

Cecilie Myrseth, the minister of trade and industry in Norway, noted the "historic agreement" in a Facebook post.

"If the industry wants to grow, we depend on trust locally. We ensure that with this agreement."

Greek officials, for example, are planning to impose a $22 tax on visitors cruising to Santorini or Mykonos.