About Tourism Taxonomies

Tourism Taxonomies

Tourism Taxonomies follows the money and learns from best-in-class examples. We will combine new hard data on the regulatory taxation landscape and collection across European cities with best-practice studies, surveys and in-depth research. All will be shared and debated in partner sessions. Over 12–15 months, we will:

• Map and analyse visitor contributions, fees and tourism levies across a minimum of 30 European urban destinations - the first study of its kind at this scale.
• Collect and structure hard empirical data on revenue and allocation models in partnership with data partner Trippz, which offers comprehensive data and facilitates much of Europe’s tourism tax compliance.
• Facilitate five strategic workshops for destination leaders and policymakers on what works in tourism funding - and what doesn’t.
• Examine regenerative financing models and explore how innovative approaches can help solve some of tourism's most complex challenges: seasonal distribution, housing pressures, and strain on local infrastructure and resources.
• Explore international alternatives, including Tourism Improvement Districts (TIDs), which in more than 220 US destinations have established voluntary, industry-governed funding models.
• Publish a white paper with findings and recommendations in early 2027 - freely available to all via a mini-website with resources and results from the programme for ongoing public use.