The Icelandic government has presented its budget bill for next year, which includes significant tax increases that specifically affect the tourism sector, according to a report from Vísir.
One of the main proposals is to raise the value-added tax (VAT) on bathing pools, or baðlón. If service providers pass on the entire increase, visitors can expect prices to rise by 11.7 percent at these popular tourist destinations.
Another measure in the bill would introduce a new nature and infrastructure fee, which is set to make day trips on the so-called Golden (Gullna) route more expensive. Details about the exact amount and scope of the fee have not yet been disclosed.
Sources
- Vísir (first reported) in Icelandic
