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Major Japanese department stores reported significant declines in tax-free sales during the Spring Festival due to reduced Chinese tourist arrivals arising from travel restrictions.

Barcelona has decided to double the tourist tax in an effort to generate more funding for local services and tourism infrastructure.

Barcelona has doubled its tourism tax, becoming one of the most expensive in Europe, as part of efforts to limit tourist numbers and fund affordable housing for locals.

Catalonia's parliament has approved a bill that will double the tourist tax rates in Barcelona starting April 1, 2026, with significant increases planned for other areas as well.

Barcelona has increased its tourist tax, making it one of the highest in Europe, to limit visitor numbers and fund affordable housing programs.

Barcelona has doubled its tourist tax amid rising complaints from residents about overtourism and its impact on housing prices.

Barcelona has raised its tourist tax to potentially 15 euros per night, aiming to manage tourist numbers and support affordable housing initiatives.

The Catalonian regional parliament has approved a law that doubles the tourist tax imposed on hotel visitors starting in April.

Barcelona has increased its tourist tax to be one of the highest in Europe, charging visitors up to 15 euros per night as part of efforts to manage visitor numbers and fund affordable housing.

Catalonia's parliament has approved an increase in the tourist tax for accommodations, set to take effect on April 1, with the most significant changes for the city of Barcelona.

Several European countries will introduce new tourist taxes starting in 2026, aiming to manage tourism and fund local services.

Prague's city council is finalizing the project documentation for the Vltava Philharmonic and plans to apply for a building permit in the summer, with construction expected to start next year.

Families may face higher costs for staycations due to a proposed 'tourist tax' that could affect both vacationers and small businesses.

The proposed 'tourist tax' in England could significantly increase costs for families planning holidays, potentially leading to decreased domestic tourism and pressures on small hospitality businesses.

The new tourist tax in the Basque Country will be mandatory starting this summer, charging adults a progressive fee based on accommodation category, with a maximum of 7.5 euros per night for five-star hotels.

Tourism Minister Tonči Glavina discussed the impact of tax reforms on the reduction of available beds in tourism and shared expectations for the upcoming tourist season.

The tourist entry tax in Venice will continue in 2026, originally established in April 2024, aimed at preserving heritage and alleviating costs for residents.

The PSC, ERC, and Comuns have reached an agreement to increase the tourist tax for five-star hotels in Barcelona, set to be approved in February and implemented in April, with 25% of the revenue allocated for housing.

The PSC, ERC, and Comuns parliamentary groups have reached an agreement to implement a new tourist tax in Catalonia that will be doubled starting April 1.

After months of negotiation, the Catalonia government will double the tourist tax starting April 1, 2027, expecting to raise 200 million euros over the next two years.

The PSC, ERC, and Comuns parties have presented their agreement to increase the tourist tax in Catalonia, aiming for a final vote in the Parliament next February.

Bucharest has introduced a 10 lei (approximately 8 PLN) tourist tax per night for all types of accommodations, expecting to raise 15 million lei for city revenue.