Kyoto Introduces Five-Tier Accommodation Tax
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Kyoto, Japan’s accommodation tax has increased. Plus, hotel deal and development news in APAC.
Kyoto, Japan’s accommodation tax has increased, introducing a five-tier structure, with top rates rising to 10,000 yen per person per night to support overtourism management. The tax increase has officially come into effect and is expected to generate more than $46.6 million in additional annual revenue. Under the revised structure, travelers staying in higher-priced properties could now pay up to US$66.67 per person per night, marking a tenfold increase from the former top rate. The lowest amount is for stays priced between US$333.33 and US$666.66, now subject to a $26.67 tax.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Incheon Paradise City in South Korea. The former west tower of Grand Hyatt Incheon has been rebranded, offering a contemporary stay experience for business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel links travelers to Incheon International Airport, the integrated casino resort Paradise City, as we
