The spread of tourist taxes
Governments see tourist taxes as a way to raise revenue without annoying voters and manage visitor crowds, the Financial Times reports. The leisure industry is less keen.
TLDR
The Financial Times reports that tourist taxes are gaining ground, with governments viewing them as both a revenue source that won’t annoy voters and a tool for managing tourist crowds. The leisure industry is less enthusiastic about the levies.
The spread of tourist taxes
Governments see tourist taxes as a way to raise revenue without annoying voters and manage visitor crowds, the Financial Times reports. The leisure industry is less keen.
TLDR
The Financial Times reports that tourist taxes are gaining ground, with governments viewing them as both a revenue source that won’t annoy voters and a tool for managing tourist crowds. The leisure industry is less enthusiastic about the levies.