New Zealand will roll out a Visitor Accommodation Levy on accommodation providers, motels and guest houses across the Pacific nation.
The levy is designed to support infrastructure for local tourism hubs. Officials insist it will not disrupt existing council charges.
Pressure from the travel industry for a unified nationwide charge have grown louder in recent seasons.
Early noise from operators suggests varied approaches. A few may absorb the fee; others plan to pass it directly to guests.
The government has signalled a nationwide application without extra admin to operators.