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Throughout Europe (Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Florence), municipalities charge mandatory tourist occupancy taxes ranging from €2 to €12 per person per night based on hotel star rating. These taxes cannot be pre-paid via online booking platforms (Booking.com, Expedia) and must be paid in cash or card directly to the front desk at checkout.

Hotels in the USA (especially in Las Vegas, Miami, Hawaii, and New York) routinely add mandatory 'Resort Fees' or 'Amenity Fees' ($30 to $65+ per night plus tax) on top of the advertised room rate for basic amenities like Wi-Fi and pool access. Always check the fine print for total all-in checkout pricing.

Independent third-party ATMs in tourist zones (e.g., Euronet, Travelex) charge flat $5–$10 withdrawal fees plus an aggressive 8% to 12% conversion spread. Always withdraw cash from official brick-and-mortar bank ATMs (e.g., BNP Paribas, Santander, Deutsche Bank) and decline currency conversion.

Tipping expectations vary dramatically worldwide:

• USA & Canada: 18% to 22% is standard in full-service restaurants.

• Western Europe (France, Italy, Germany): Service charge (Servizio / Coperto) is often included; leaving 5% to 10% in cash for great service is customary.

• Japan & South Korea: Tipping is non-existent and can be considered impolite.

• Southeast Asia: Not traditionally required, though 10% in high-end tourist establishments is appreciated.