Somerset MP urges government to "think long and hard" on tourism tax plans Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has warned any kind of 'tourism tax' could be damaging for local businesses

#Tiverton and #Minehead MP @rachelgilmourld.bsky.social has urged the government to "think long and hard" before it implements a #tourismtax on people coming to stay in #Somerset: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2597913... #LDReporter @exmoornp.bsky.social

Orange Beach council asks Alabama attorney general to clarify Tourism Tax Protection Act Council unanimously added and adopted a resolution asking the state attorney general to clarify ambiguous language in the Alabama Tourism Tax Protection Act of 2024 about intermediaries and tax collection responsibilities for lodging rentals.

Orange Beach's City Council is seeking guidance from the Alabama attorney general to untangle the confusing tax responsibilities surrounding lodging intermediaries under the new Tourism Tax Protection Act.

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#OrangeBeachBaldwinCounty #AL #TaxCompliance #TourismTax

✈️ Visiting Japan? Two big changes:
① JESTA — Japan's own ESTA-style travel authorization (2028)
② Departure tax triples to $20 (July 2026)
Total new cost: ~$40/visitor. Plan ahead.
#JESTA #JapanTravel #TourismTax #VisitJapan

Committee amends and advances HB2481 on transient guest tax, short-term rentals during World Cup window The committee voted HB2481 favorably as amended; the measure adjusts definitions in the transient guest tax (KSA 12-1692) and includes an amendment to allow short-term rentals during a two-month World Cup period (May 15–July 25), while preserving municipal application and review procedures. Members asked the reviser to define 'short term' (28 days referenced).

Kansas is making waves by amending the transient guest tax to allow short-term rentals during the World Cup—find out how this could change the game for local homeowners!

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#KS #CitizenPortal #KansasCommerce #EconomicDevelopment #TourismTax #ShortTermRentals

All tourist accommodation providers in Sikkim must contribute to the TSD fund: Official The Sikkim government has mandated all tourist accommodation providers to contribute Rs 50 per tourist to the Tourism Sustainable Development Fund to promote sustainable tourism. Non-compliance may re...

New #TourismTax? How to collect? #Sikkim's #Tourism & Civil #Aviation issues with #tourist #accommodation #hotels, #resorts, #homestays, #BnBs, service apartments - contribute or face action hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/hot... #sustainable #travel #development #Commerce

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The amount of morons I've had rows with over #TourismTax #OvernightCityTax They balk at the Welsh for it little englanders but they have tourist tax in MANY English places including Manchester, Cornwall,etc,also across the EU & the WORLD!

Little englanders really need to WAKE UP AND STOP WHINGING

Votes at a glance: council approves tourism‑tax distribution, development district change and drone program; short‑term‑rental interim control tabled At its Oct. 14 meeting the Duluth City Council approved the distribution of the 2026 tourism tax, modified a municipal development district program plan, and approved a 6‑year drone first‑responder contract with Axon. The council tabled interim controls addressing short‑term rentals for joint consideration with related ordinance work.

Duluth City Council just approved major initiatives, including a groundbreaking drone first-responder program and the distribution of tourism tax funds for 2026!

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#DuluthLouisCounty #MN #DuluthCityCouncil #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #TourismTax #EconomicDevelopment

Jackson and Teton County officials continue debate over countywide lodging-tax ballot; no vote taken Town and county leaders discussed placing a countywide lodging-tax measure on a future ballot, heard opposition from Teton Village lodging interests and support from several elected officials for a countywide 2% measure; staff were asked to return with additional financial and timing details and no formal action was taken.

Jackson and Teton County officials are at a crossroads over a controversial lodging tax proposal that could reshape local tourism funding—will voters get a say?

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#JacksonTetonCounty #WY #CitizenPortal #JacksonLodging #VisitorImpact #TourismTax #CommunityFunding

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Should visitors to the Lake District pay a tourist tax? A charity's survey reveals surprising support for this idea! What do you think? #TourismTax

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Can Europe beat the overtourism crisis? Protests may be returning this summer, but so are new ideas to make travel more sustainable, from smart tech to visitor taxes and travel rewards.

Last year's anti-tourism protests drew global headlines. This summer, tensions return—but so do smart solutions. www.bbc.co.uk/travel/artic... #sustainabletravel #responsibletravel #overtourism #spain #switzerland #berlin #barcelona #tourismtax #smarttourism #traveltuesday

The State Dept wants tourists to pay a $15,000 visa bond. They say it’ll deter overstays—what it will do is destroy tourism in cities like Vegas, Reno & Orlando. Just another MAGA money grab disguised as policy. #VisaBondScam #VegasJoePolitics #TourismTax

Wales Set to Introduce Tourism Tax to Boost Local Services and Support Sustainable Tourism Growth Across the Country - Travel And Tour World Discover the Welsh Government's tourism tax plans, set to introduce a £1.30 nightly charge in 2027, with a focus on sustainable tourism funding.

#Wales passes legislation introducing a per-night #tourismtax, to begin in 2027, to offset expenses incurred by local #communities due to #tourism, eg. maintaining public spaces, improving infrastructure, & supporting local services that visitors use www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article... #sdg9

#EdinburghFringeNews Johnnie Walker ends its 6-year sponsorship of the Edinburgh Fringe with no replacement lined up. The city plans an overnight tourist tax from next year to support the festival. It's a challenging time for organizers. #Scotland #TourismTax

Hawaii to begin charging new 'Green Fee' tourist tax: How much will it cost visitors? Governor Josh Green signed into law Senate Bill 1396, now Act 96 today making it the first of its kind in the nation and creates what's being called a "Climate Impact Fee" also known as "The Green Fee."

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contributed to services they put strain on! #TourismTax is widespread in Europe & DISCOURAGES NOBODY! What does is expensive rip-off Hotels, Private Holiday Lets, Caravan Parks, Restaurants etc! They are the ones...

All this CRAP about #TourismTax in #Wales
Wales is NOT the only place it is happening!
It happens in #Scotland and in parts of #England too!
SO CUT THE DIVISIVE PROPAGANDA #BBC so-called News.
Its right and proper that tourists cough up and...

Today piece on #TourismTax was on #BBCPoliticsNorth featuring analysis by @christianspence.co.uk #OpenInnovations work for @np-partnership.bsky.social as part of our work on #fiscaldevo

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Tomorrow at 810am I’ll be joining #BBCCumbria breakfast show to discuss

Edinburgh set to be first city in Scotland to implement tourist tax From July 2026, Edinburgh will charge a 5% tax to visitors who come to the city and stay in hotels, B&Bs and Airbnb's.

Following the example of cities such as Venice, Edinburgh will implement a 5% tax on visitors staying in hotels, B&Bs, and Airbnb accommodation from July 2026. Is this a positive move - what do you think? #Edinburgh #TourismTax #VisitorTax
#Travel #Scotland

Estimates suggest a tourism tax in Wales could bring in up to £33 million a year! 💰 That's a lot of potential investment in our communities and landscapes. #Wales #TourismTax #InvestInWales