The Norwegian government has issued a release announcing a proposal for the introduction of a new tourism tax. The proposal allows local municipal governments to voluntarily levy a tourist tax (visitors fee) of 3% on the price of all forms of overnight accommodation, excluding VAT, which may be levied year-round or seasonally. The tax will apply to the rental of rooms, apartments, cabins, houses, etc., as well as hotels, campsites, RV parks, hostels, leisure boats in guest harbors, and other…