Mexico's Quintana Roo region is set to introduce a new tourism tax in April for all foreign visitors heading to the state.
The region, home to popular holiday hotspots such as Cancun, Tulum and the island of Cozumel, will launch the new tourism levy from April 1.
It will cost 224 peso (approx £7.78) and will need to be paid by any visitor aged 15 years and above.
According to local media Mexico News Daily, tourists will be able to pay the tax electronically when they book a holiday, during their stay or when they leave Quintana Roo. There will also be an option to pay the levy using terminals at the region's airports.
It's hoped that the new levy could create a 600 million peso (approximately £20million) boost for the local tourism industry in 2021.
Of course currently a holiday to Mexico isn't on the cards for Brits. It's currently illegal to travel abroad for a holiday as part of national lockdowns across the UK. (There are some exceptions for going abroad such as work or health, but anyone travelling will need to sign a form declaring their valid reason for doing so).
There is a glimmer of hope for holidaymakers though, as Boris Johnson announced that as part of the roadmap for easing England out of lockdown, foreign travel could be set to resume from May 17 (subject to a review by the government's Global Travel Taskforce in April).
Meanwhile, commercial flights to and from Mexico are currently allowed, so it could be that if the UK lifts travel restrictions, the country could be one of the destinations welcoming Brits for holidays.
Of course, as the new tourism tax for Quintana Roo kicks off in April, it means any Brits planning a trip will need to pay the tourism tax.
It's worth noting that different states across Mexico have their own local restrictions during the pandemic - you can find out more and get the latest updates in the Foreign Office's Mexico travel advice.
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