Iasi City Hall wants to establish a special tax to be paid by tourism operators. The Mayor of Iasi, Mihai Chirica, stated that the money coming from this tax will be used solely for the city’s tourism promotion, and the actions will be designed together with the operators.
According to him, the tax will be applied to all tourism operators, depending on each one’s activity, but he did not go into details about its value.
In Oradea, this tax reaches 2% of the tourism operators’ accommodation revenues.
The special tourism tax could be introduced starting in 2017.
Source: Ziarul de Iasi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the special tourism tax in Iasi?
The funds collected will be used exclusively for the city’s tourism promotion, in collaboration with industry operators.
Who will be required to pay this tax?
The tax will apply to all tourism operators in Iasi, with the amount determined based on the specific activity of each operator.
Are there similar models in other Romanian cities?
Yes, in Oradea, a similar tax exists, amounting to 2% of the tourism operators’ accommodation revenues.