The hospitality industry fears a tourist tax will deter visitors – the evidence says otherwise

September 10, 2026 · 1:57 pm 2 sources

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• Much of Europe already levies a tourist tax – a nice little earner for Italian hotspots
  The Guardian · September 10, 2026 13:57
  While England makes its first foray into unfamiliar territory, it’s proved a boon for Italy’s cash-strapped municipalities A nightly tourist tax may be unfamiliar territory in the UK , but countries in continental Europe have been cashing in on these kinds of levies for decades. Tourists usually…
• The hospitality industry fears a tourist tax will deter visitors – the evidence says otherwise
  The Guardian · September 10, 2026 16:37
  Studies from hotspots across Europe that have introduced levies suggest they have no impact on visitor numbers If you wandered down Las Ramblas or lazed on a beach in the Balearics this summer, you probably paid a tourist tax for the privilege. In fact, if you enjoyed any of Europe’s beauty spots…