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26 September 2024 | Governments

Staying ahead of overtourism: How to save destinations

Overtourism is a growing problem in cities like Venice, Barcelona, and Amsterdam, where local life and infrastructure are being overwhelmed by peak-season tourism. While these cities are struggling with overcrowding, countries like Japan and Portugal have managed tourism flows more effectively—at least for now.

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Inspiring: Bali shows added value of tourist tax

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Is Terschelling 'leaving' 2.5 million Euros in tourist tax on the table?

The way municipalities determine their tourist tax rates is an interesting issue. In this blog, we discuss an alternative approach for Terschelling.

Compliancy | Governments

Amsterdam's 12.5% tourist tax in 2024: a trendsetter in EU city tourism revenue?

In 2024 the City of Amsterdam will charge 12,5% tourist tax on top of the accommodation fare. Will other cities follow, as they are missing out in large revenue opportunities?

Compliancy | Governments | Platforms

The EU's Data Sharing Accord: the future of tourism?

On November 16, EU council negotiators announced the agreement between them and the European Parliament. In this draft regulatory text definitions are laid out on how platforms like Airbnb, VRBO or Booking.com should be sharing data with the relevant authorities on their short-term rental operations.

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