Much of Europe already levies a tourist tax – a nice little earner for Italian hotspots

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• The GuardianLean L·1h ago

  Much of Europe already levies a tourist tax – a nice little earner for Italian hotspots

  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 need to pay the tax on the day they check out of a hotel or holiday let, and are often surprised by an extra fee on top of their accommodation costs. Continue reading...

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