<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Dublin is considering a tourism tax as part of a roadmap to revitalize the city center, with estimates ranging from €4 million to €41 million annually depending on the structure.</li><li>The proposal is driven by challenges such as overcrowded public spaces, strains on infrastructure and rising public frustration, with the aim to create a more sustainable model by having visitors contribute to the city's upkeep.</li><li>Various destinations globally have already implemented tourism taxes, with examples from Europe, Asia & Oceania, Americas, and high-impact examples like Bhutan and Riga in Latvia.</li><li>Dublin's next steps include developing legislative proposals by September 2025, potential phased localised implementation, and close consultation with stakeholders to balance revenue generation and industry reputation.</li></ul>

Dublin’s Tourism Tax Proposal in Context of a Global Trend

Discover more