OSAKA, Nov 06 (News On Japan) –
Osaka Prefecture’s legislative meeting accepted an modification on Tuesday to lift the lodging tax imposed on vacationers as a measure towards overtourism.
The accepted modification, which goals to sort out overtourism, will improve the lodging tax Osaka Prefecture levies on lodge visitors by as much as 200 yen. Currently, the tax is utilized to lodging charges of seven,000 yen or extra per individual per night time, however below the brand new guidelines, it’s going to apply to charges of 5,000 yen or extra. The tax itself can even improve, from the present vary of 100 to 300 yen, to between 200 and 500 yen.
Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture remarked, “We want to use these funds to enhance the city’s cleanliness and further promote Osaka’s appeal as a tourist destination.”
The revised lodging tax might be carried out following nationwide approval and a public consciousness interval. With this variation, Osaka Prefecture’s tax income is anticipated to extend from the present 2.5 billion yen to round 8 billion yen.
Source: YOMIURI