After fierce debate

“Tourism tax also benefits locals”

The tourism levy would also benefit locals.(Bild: Ötztal Tourismus)

Tyrolean tourism expert Franz Staggl, chairman of the hotel industry in the Chamber of Commerce, warns against rash steps regarding the tourism tax in an interview with the "Krone" newspaper. "Reduction yes, but with moderation and purpose!"

The Tyrolean tourism tax has been the subject of heated debate in recent weeks. The tax has been levied on all businesses in Tyrol since 1927, regardless of whether they derive direct or indirect economic benefits from tourism. The compulsory contribution flows into the respective tourism association. In an interview with the "Krone" newspaper, Franz Staggl, spokesperson for the hotel industry in the province of Tyrol, warns against abolishing the tax: "We must not forget that the tax also benefits the locals in full."