Overview
- The General Council approved the 10 RON (about £1.70) nightly charge on 23 December, with the launch date still to be announced.
- The levy will be collected by accommodation providers and online platforms such as Booking.com and Airbnb.
- It will apply to hotels, hostels, guesthouses, villas, campsites, and rooms for rent in family homes.
- City documents project about £2.5m a year to fund destination promotion and tourism investments, with goals to increase visits, stays, and sector revenue.
- The FIHR criticizes the measure over a lack of consultation and an unclear spending plan, while Deputy Mayor Stelian Bujduveanu says it will add value through promotions and events.