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Tourist Tax – What Would It Mean for Kraków?

For many years, the Mayor of Kraków has advocated the introduction of a tourist tax, i.e. an additional fee added to overnight stays for visitors coming to the city. Such a solution could constitute an additional source of revenue for the city budget. Similar charges operate in many destinations abroad, where they are treated as a form of compensation for tourists’ intensive use of urban infrastructure and as a tool for managing tourism in a more sustainable way. The funds collected are allocated to the maintenance of public spaces and to improving the quality of life for both residents and visitors.

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