The General Council of Bucharest Municipality has adopted a new tourist tax, which will come into effect in 2026, despite opposition from the hotel industry. This tax, of 10 lei (approximately 2 euros) per night, will be applied to all tourists staying in accommodation units in the Capital, without varying based on the price of accommodation. Authorities estimate that the tax will generate around 15 million lei (approximately 2.9 million euros) annually, intended for promoting tourism in Bucharest, however, details about the use of these funds remain unclear.
The tax will be collected by accommodation providers and online booking platforms, and non-compliance with the obligation will attract significant fines. The Federation of the Hotel Industry of Romania has expressed concerns that this measure could negatively affect tourism, emphasizing that the rapid and non-transparent adoption of legislation risks turning Bucharest into an expensive but poorly promoted tax destination. Industry representatives are calling for a real partnership for tourism development, not administrative improvisations.
The tax will be collected by accommodation providers and online booking platforms, and non-compliance with the obligation will attract significant fines. The Federation of the Hotel Industry of Romania has expressed concerns that this measure could negatively affect tourism, emphasizing that the rapid and non-transparent adoption of legislation risks turning Bucharest into an expensive but poorly promoted tax destination. Industry representatives are calling for a real partnership for tourism development, not administrative improvisations.
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