Compromís proposes introducing a tourist tax in Alicante to fund the festive sector
The municipal group will bring a proposal to the April plenary session to tax overnight stays following a record year of visitors to the city.
The debate over a tourist tax returns to Alicante city council. Compromís will present a proposal in the April plenary session to introduce a levy on overnight stays in the city.
The initiative comes after a record year of visitors to Alicante. According to the municipal group, the revenue generated by this tax would be allocated primarily to benefit the local festive sector.
The measure seeks to ensure that tourism contributes financially to the maintenance and promotion of the city’s festive traditions. The debate promises to generate controversy among different political and business sectors.
It remains to be seen whether the proposal will have sufficient support in the municipal plenary for its approval and implementation.
Source: informacion.es
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