The Federation of Romanian Tourism Employers (FPTR) requests the suspension for this year of the special tourism promotion tax for the Municipality of Bucharest, paid by Romanian and foreign tourists staying in the Capital, and specifies that travel restrictions imposed on the population in several countries around the world, amid the coronavirus, have generated a significant reduction in the number of tourists in Bucharest hotels.
The special tax for the tourism promotion of the municipality of Bucharest for the year 2020 was set at a rate of 2% of the accommodation revenue for each day of a tourist’s stay in Bucharest.
This promotion tax was increased for the year 2020 from 1% to 2%.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FPTR requesting?
The Federation of Romanian Tourism Employers (FPTR) is requesting the suspension of the special tourism promotion tax for Bucharest for the year 2020.
Why is this suspension being sought?
The request comes as a result of travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic, which have significantly reduced the number of tourists in the capital.
How much is the Bucharest tourism promotion tax?
For 2020, the tax was increased from 1% to 2% of the accommodation revenue for each day of a tourist’s stay.