I have thought about this rate difference being applied to foriegn tourists too and have also heard the anguish of our foriegn guests several times. Similarly, I have not seen this rate discrimination in Europe. There is some merit however in the argument that the Government is hard pressed in not raising the rates for the common man and instead has to burden those who can pay. This price discrimination is something we see too often in business (especially online transactions, though in different ways). There is a solution though. The Government has to ensure that foriegn tourists at least get their money\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s worth. There could be value added services which are bundled with the ticket for the foriegn tourist. Some examples are - a free guide with the ticket/ a free audio guide system, mementos, photographs, discounted tickets for other locations..the choice is limited only by the creativity and the desire of the Government to make the foriegn guest happy, while loosening his purse.
