From overtourism to a complete absence of tourism, many cities have now shifted their concerns from too few tourists to too many. This predicament can be attributed to various factors including the rise of budget airlines, short-term home rentals, and cruise ships. However, the influence of social media, online influencers, movies, and television shows cannot …
Many travelers are accustomed to nightly tourism taxes tacked on to their hotel bills. But daytime taxes are a new ask. Venice’s city council on Tuesday approved a long-awaited regulation to tax day visitors 5 euros ($5.38) to visit the city. The new tax will be implemented over 30 non-consecutive days in 2024, falling on …
Andreypopov | Istock | Getty Images Property taxes can have a significant impact on households’ finances, and various factors can influence the size of the tax bill, according to research. Comparing property taxes across different jurisdictions can be challenging due to several reasons, including the reliance on property taxes, variations in property values, local spending, …
Mayors in cities across the United States are seeking to relax regulations that impede the conversion of office spaces into residential properties. Some cities are even offering attractive tax incentives to developers who take on the task of constructing new housing units. During a news conference in December 2022, Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed …