HOW TO GROW YOUR
DESTINATION WITH
TOURISM TAXES

TOURISMTAXONOMI€S

Exploring the potential of tourism taxes.

6 cases

Balearic Islands, Spain · Nature

Tourism taxes fund water infrastructure, nature restoration and environmental projects across the islands.

Edinburgh, Scotland · Communities

The visitor levy funds public spaces, culture, housing and city services affected by tourism.

Lisbon, Portugal · Communities

Tourism-tax revenue supports infrastructure, public services and measures that manage tourism pressure.

Barcelona · Communities

A case in development about how tourism-tax allocations are communicated to residents.

Vienna, Austria · Communities

Accommodation taxes help fund infrastructure, tourism services and quality of life for residents.

Greece · Nature

Tourism fees fund disaster prevention, recovery, climate adaptation and tourism infrastructure.