Rome's hoteliers took to the
streets Tuesday to protest city council plans to increase
tourist taxes in an effort to raise money for the cash-strapped
Italian capital.
"Raising the tax is madness. Dear tourists, we are also
protesting on your behalf," their banners said.
The city council last week debated measures to increase
various kinds of taxes paid by tourists in order to avoid
burdening Roman taxpayers.
These include raising taxes at campsites from one to two
euros, and from two to three euros at bed & breakfasts.
Foreigners staying at three-star hotels would have to pay
four euros per night, those staying at four-star hotels would
pay five euros, and those staying at five-star hotels would pay
six euros under the plan.
Raising those fees will jeopardize the inflow of tourists,
the hoteliers argued.
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