Businesses Rebel against Tourist Tax Plans

Local businesses are up in arms over proposals to introduce a new tourist tax. The levy would allow municipalities to impose a surcharge of between 50 cents and 2 euros per night to guests in holiday accommodation. 

Businesses believe the tax would further damage an ailing tourist trade and put off many visitors. Councils in Alicante, Benidorm and Torrevieja have already said they will not implement the scheme.