EU VAT FOR HOTELS AND SHORT-TERM RENTALS TO BE EVEN

Michael Trout -
Brussels has adopted the first pillar of the proposed VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) by which all member states should levy VAT on short-term accommodation rentals of up to 30 consecutive nights from 2...

DRASTIC TAX INCREASE: THE CONSEQUENCES FOR DUTCH TOURISM

Nik Fes -
Word on the street is that the Netherlands is banking on a big payout from hiking VAT on hotels and holiday parks. However, the economists are waving red flags. In January 2026 the VAT should jump fro...

GERMAN HOTEL SECTOR WITH INCREASING SALES BUT DECLINING MARGINS

Justin N. Froyd -
The German hotel sector is expected to achieve record sales in 2023, despite its constant changes and challenges....

CHINA SET TO OPEN WORLD’S FIRST FULLY ROBOT-OPERATED HOTEL BY 2027

Sara Thopson -
Shenzhen is a city known worldwide for its cutting-edge technology and innovative developments. Recently, the city has announced the opening of the world’s first-ever robot-operated hotel. The hotel i...

CRUISE SHIPS ARE MUCH LESS TAXED THAN HOTELS

Cruise holidays may well give the impression of an exotic getaway, but new research reveals that for the passenger they have one surprising advantage – far lower taxes. According to a study by the NGO...
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