From today, the tourist tax comes into force in Turkey. This is likely to make travel services more expensive. Its value is equal to 2% of the amount of the related services.
The question is whether this tax will hit the pockets of the Bulgarian, who is dying to take a cheap vacation in Antalya or shop on account in Odrin’s shops. It’s still debatable, but probably yes, it’s going to get more expensive.
With the introduction of the tourist tax in the country, the goal is to transfer what is collected to the state. Its value is equal to 2% of the respective services. All guest accommodation in the country will have to pay 2% of the amount received for the tourist’s stay in them.
Also, the fee can be included in travel agency tours. Pupils and students living in dormitories, boarding houses and campsites are exempt from tax. In addition, representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Turkey and international organizations whose representatives have diplomatic status do not pay taxes.
Despite the fact that the new tax will not affect tourists directly – it will be paid by hoteliers, the price of holidays in Turkish hotels is likely to rise. According to hoteliers, one way or another, this tax will be calculated into the price of accommodation. But according to the already concluded contracts of tour operators for the summer of 2023. there may be no changes.
However, tour operators note that the contribution of the tax to the planned increase in the price of holidays in Turkey in 2023 is insignificant. Experts recalled that previous Turkish hoteliers had warned of a price increase of up to 50% compared to last year. The impact of the value tax is most likely factored into the estimates.