Multiple countries' cities raise tourist taxes to supplement finances

On October 2, 2026, a Skift analysis pointed out that tourists are becoming one of the few taxpayer groups cities can tax without worrying about electoral consequences, so governments in various places are accelerating tourist tax increases. The report mentioned that Italy is expected to collect more than 1.2 billion euros in tourist taxes across 1,411 municipalities this year; Amsterdam's governing coalition plans to raise the accommodation tax from 12.5% to 16% next year, and gradually to 20%; Kyoto has also raised the upper limit of its accommodation tax. The author had previously written an analysis that hotel taxes are shifting from funding convention centers and destination marketing to supporting urban public services such as housing, schools, and climate projects.