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Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Italy

Tourist tax collection and remittance options in italy.

In light of the 2024 Budget Law amendment to Law Decree 50/2017 effective 1 January 2024, Airbnb has the obligation to collect Tourist Taxes on behalf of short term rentals for stays up to 30 days (“locazione breve”). If you are a short term rental Host in a municipality that imposes a Tourist Tax, Airbnb will collect and remit this on your behalf. This  list provides the short term rental categories for which we will collect and remit Tourist Taxes.

I’m a host offering other types of accommodations that do not qualify as a short-term rental (e.g. an extra-hotel accommodation facility): what should I do?

If you are a host offering other types of accommodations that do not qualify as a short-term rental (i.e. a listing with a category that is not on this list) and your municipality imposes a Tourist Tax, you are responsible for collecting and remitting tourist taxes.

To learn more about how to collect tourist taxes manually, see How does manual occupancy tax collection and payment work?

My City opted to use the pass through tax feature where I set up the rules in my account and Airbnb remitted the Tourist Taxes to the authorities. What do I do now? Nothing! Airbnb will now collect and remit the Tourist Tax on behalf of short term rentals in your area.

I’m a host offering a short-term rental where Airbnb already collects and remits Tourist Tax: what has changed? 

If you are a host with a listing in one of the municipalities listed below (see the “Default Tourist Tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Italy” section below), Airbnb will continue to collect and remit the Tourist Tax on your behalf unless otherwise noted. There will be no change—Airbnb will continue to collect and remit as we are today. See below for more information.

Default occupancy taxes collection and remittance by Airbnb in Italy

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Arzachena, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 3% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, with a maximum of 5 € per person per night, for reservations 7 nights and shorter in Arzachena, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Arzachena website .

Bagno a Ripoli

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Bagno a Ripoli, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 1.50 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 7 nights for reservations in Bagno a Ripoli, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Bagno a Ripoli website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Bergamo, Italy will pay the following tax as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 6% of the listing price, with a maximum of 5 € per person per night, for reservations 5 nights and shorter in Bergamo, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Bergamo's website .

Guests who book Airbnb STRs listings that are located in the City of Bologna, Italy, will pay the following tax as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 7.5% of the listing price with a maximum of 5 € per person per night, for reservations 30 nights and shorter in Bologna, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Bologna's website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Catania, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 2 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 4 nights for reservations in Catania, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Catania website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Florence, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 5.5 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 7 nights for reservations in Florence, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Florence’s Tourist Tax website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Genoa, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Municipal Tourist Tax: 3.00 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 8 nights for reservations in Genoa, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Genoa’s website .

Golfo Aranci

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Golfo Aranci, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 5% of the listing price, with a max of 5 € per person per night, including any cleaning fees for reservations up to 30 nights in Golfo Aranci, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Golfo Aranci's website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in La Spezia, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 2.50 € per person per night for reservations up to 5 nights in La Spezia, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the La Spezia Imposta di Soggiorno website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Lecce, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 3% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, with a maximum of 5 € per person per night, for reservations 5 nights and shorter in Lecce, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Lecce website.

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Lissone, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 2.00 € per person, per night for reservations 20 nights and shorter. For detailed information, visit the Municipality of Lissone website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Lucca, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 2.50 € per person per night for reservations up to 3 nights in Lucca, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Lucca's website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Milan, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 4.50 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 14 nights for reservations in Milan, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Milan’s website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Naples, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 3 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 14 nights for reservations in Naples, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Naples' website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Olbia, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 5% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, with a max of 5 € per person per night, reservations up to 7 nights in Olbia, Italy. For detailed information,please visit the Municipality of Olbia's website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Palermo, Italy will pay the following tax and fees as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 2 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 4 nights for reservations in Palermo, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Palermo’s website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Parma, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 3% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, with a maximum of 5 € per person per night, for reservations 5 nights and shorter in Parma, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Parma website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Posada, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 3% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, with a max of 5 € per person per night, for reservations up to 30 nights in Posada, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Posada’s website .

Guests who book Airbnb STRs listings that are located in Rimini, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 5% of the listing price, with a maximum of 5 € per person per night, for reservations 30 nights and shorter in Rimini, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Rimini’s website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Rome, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 3.00 - 7.00 € per person per night, depending on the listing category, up to a maximum of 5-10 nights for reservations in Rome, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Rome website .

Santa Teresa Gallura

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Santa Teresa Gallura, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 6% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, with a max of 5 € per person per night, for reservations up to 15 nights in Santa Teresa Gallura, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Santa Teresa Gallura’s website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Siena, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 2 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 4 nights for reservations in Siena, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Siena’s website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Stintino, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 3% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, with a maximum of 5 € per person per night, for all reservations in Stintino, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Stintino website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Turin, Italy will pay the following tax as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 2.30 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 7 nights for reservations in Turin, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Turin’s website .

Find out more about how occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb works .

Note: Hosts located in these areas are responsible for assessing all other tax obligations, including state and city jurisdictions. Hosts with listings in these areas should also review their agreement with Airbnb under the Terms of Service and familiarize themselves with the Occupancy Tax provisions which allow us to collect and remit taxes on their behalf and explain how the process works. Under those provisions, hosts instruct and authorize Airbnb to collect and remit Occupancy Taxes on their behalf in jurisdictions where Airbnb decides to facilitate such collection. If a host believes applicable laws exempt the host from collecting a tax that Airbnb collects and remits on the host's behalf, the host has agreed that, by accepting the reservation, the host is waiving that exemption. If a host does not want to waive an exemption the host believes exists, the host should not accept the reservation.

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Tourist Tax in Italy: the 2024 Full and Complete Guide With All Rates

In most European countries visitors have to pay a tourist tax and Italy is no exception. In this full and complete guide I will answer the most common questions about it. If you’re planning to visit Italy soon, check out the information below and calculate your rate for your trip!

1. What’s The Tourist Tax?

The tourist tax in Italy is a tax that tourists have to pay for each night of their stay. It is collected by the accommodation they’re staying at – from all types of hotels to B&B, hostels, and campsites – over their vacation.

The amount varies according to the municipality and the type of accommodation : the more luxurious the higher the rate.

2. Why Is it Necessary?

Although the tourist tax is reinvested by the municipality mainly in heritage preservation , it is also used to implement all local services and facilities in order to keep the city in a good state and easily accessible to tourists.

It’s a small amount per person but it helps us to make the difference in keeping our cultural heritage maintained .

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3. Do Children Pay Tourist Tax in Italy?

In most cases, children up to a certain age don’t have to pay. However, conditions are different in each municipality. To see in which category your kids fall, please check the table below (see paragraph 4).

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4. How Much Is The Tourist Tax In Italy?

The tourist tax rate depends on each municipality. This tax is usually updated every year (sometimes every 2 years), therefore you always need to check the most recent rate.

In order for you to know how much you have to pay in each city you’ll be visit ing, I collected all the helpful data below: you will find the most touristic areas and corresponding taxes in three accommodation categories, children and elderly policies together with the period of time when the rate is applicable.

* depends on the hotel rates

5. Are There Any Exemptions?

Yes, there are some exemptions.

Below I collected the most common as each municipality has its own rules and regulations. The following, however, are shared with pretty much every municipality. Those who are exempt are:

a) residents in the municipality;

b) people with disabilities , with suitable medical certification, and relative accompanying person and parents who accompany children with disabilities;

c) patients in healthcare facilities and accompanying family members;

d) coach drivers and tour leaders who accompany groups organized by travel agencies;

e) members of the police and military forces, as well as the National Fire and Civil Protection Corps in case of service needs;

f) volunteers who offer their services in the social sector for events and manifestations organized by the Municipal, Provincial and Regional Administration or for environmental needs;

g) people who stay in the accommodation as a result of measures taken by public authorities to deal with emergency situations ;

h) university students (only in some cases and upon certain conditions).

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6. Is It Possible To Get Any Refunds?

If you book your stay in any accommodation in Italy where the tourist tax is automatically collected (e.g. Airbnb) and you are entitled to a refund (e.g. if you fall into the exemption category), you can request it by completing a refund form that you can find on each municipality website. Refunds will be processed at the end of your booking .

Take a look at examples of forms in Bologna and Milan .

7. If I Stay In An Airbnb Or Apartment, Do The Same Rules Apply?

If you stay in any accommodation other than hotels, you have to pay the tourist tax. There is no exemption in this case.

The rate and conditions vary according to the type of accommodation, so you should check in with the place you’re staying at to verify all conditions applicable to your situation. In the case of Airbnb, you can check the rates on their website at this link .

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Airbnb Agrees To Collect and Pay Tourist Taxes in Italy

Srividya Kalyanaraman , Skift

February 12th, 2024 at 10:22 AM EST

This collection and remittance is separate from Airbnb’s tax settlement of $620 million with Italy in December 2023.

Srividya Kalyanaraman

A new Italian law requires platforms like Airbnb to collect and remit tourist taxes in Italy. It starts Thursday, February 15, and Airbnb said it will comply beginning with more than 1,200 towns and cities.

Airbnb will be required to determine the tourist tax for qualifying stays, using the local rate in the listing’s location. For instance, in Venice it is €1 ($1.08) – €5 ($5.39) per night. In Rome, it ranges between €3 ($3.23) to €7 ($7.54) and in Milan, between €2 ($2.15 ) to €5 ($5.39). 

“We will automatically collect the amount required for each stay and remit this in full to the local authority on a routine basis, in accordance with local terms,” Airbnb said in a statement. 

The company also committed to complying with the new national regulations governing short-term rentals. These regulations include the establishment of a national registration system and will be reinforced by data gathered through EU-wide guidelines promoting home-sharing platforms like Airbnb.

Tax Evasion Claim Against Airbnb

This collection and remittance is separate from Airbnb’s tax settlement of $620 million with Italy in December. That involved the company failing to withhold taxes from landlord’s rental income. 

In November, an Italian judge had ordered the seizure of €779.5 million ($836.40 million) from Airbnb’s Ireland unit for alleged tax evasion . The issue involved Airbnb’s alleged failure to withhold 21% of landlords’ rental income and pay it to Italian tax authorities for years 2017-2021.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni then committed to tightening measures against tax evasion associated with short-term rentals, with plans to increase the tax rate for owners from 21% to 26%.

Airbnb settled the tax dispute without admitting any liability. The company stated in a financial filing that it does not plan to recover tax withholdings from affected hosts for audited periods (tax years), though it seeks information on hosts’ taxes paid for 2022 and 2023. 

The company said that as of the third quarter in 2023, it has generated more than $9 billion in tax revenues for authorities globally. And there will be more to come. 

Amsterdam will raise its tourist tax on short-term rentals and hotel rooms to 12.5% in 2024, making it the highest tourist tax rate in Europe. Currently at 7%, the tax is set to rise to 12.5%, resulting in a notable increase in nightly costs for visitors.  

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What to know about the rome city hotel tax.

Hidden charges are never any fun so I’m here to tell you to expect to pay a tourist tax in Rome. This is a legitimate, legally required fee for anyone staying overnight in Rome but it can sometimes come as a surprise if your hotel or Airbnb doesn’t warn you ahead of time. To avoid a scam, here is a guide to the Rome tourist tax.

Note: These taxes vary by city and each Italian city has its own rate for overnight hotel taxes. Venice is even planning a tourist tax for day trippers who do not spend the night. The information included about showing your passport to hotels, however, is true for all of Italy.

Rome Hotel Tax 

All hotels, vacation rentals, B&Bs and Airbnbs are technically required to collect a hotel tax in Rome. This tax is often requested to be paid in cash because it is turned over to the authorities rather than going to the business itself. I find that people ask most often about this in the case of Airbnbs because the Airbnb website does not collect the city tax when you are paying for the apartment. The city tax is paid directly to the Airbnb owner and this can sometimes feel like a scam. 

The tourist tax is not a scam, but you are absolutely entitled to an official receipt. Feel free to request one. This also helps to ensure that the Airbnb owner is actually turning over the cash to the city of Rome. 

I usually make my hotel reservations through booking.com because I like their cancellation policies and support desk. However, I always have to check the fine print in my booking confirmation to confirm if the city tax was included in the price that I already paid. In this case (for an apartment that I booked in Florence), you can see that the tax was already paid. The last item notes that the city tax is included:

Regardless of how you book, this information about if you have already paid the tax should always be included in the fine print. Good Airbnb owners will write this into the description of their apartment so that you are aware of the charges in advance.

Cost of the Rome Hotel Tax

The amount you pay for the tourist tax in Rome depends on the type of hotel you are staying at. The price goes up based on the number of stars that your hotel has. 

The rates for the Rome city tax are:

• €3 per person per night for 1 and 2-star hotels
• €4 per person per night for 3-star hotels
• €6 per person per night for 4-star hotels
• €7 per person per night for 5-star hotels
• €3.50 per person per night for hostels, Airbnbs, holiday rentals, guesthouses, B&Bs, and similar accommodations.

The rules for the Rome city tax are:

• It must be paid for the first 10 nights. If you are staying more than 10 nights, you do not pay a city tax starting on night 11 and running through the end of your stay. These nights must be cumulative. If you leave Rome after 9 nights and return later in your trip, your 10-day tax requirement starts over.
• Children under the age of 10 are exempt from the tax.

For more information, here is the official city website with all the details (in Italian) .

Providing Documents and Personal Information to Hotels in Rome

Don’t be alarmed if you are asked to show your passport when you are checking into a hotel, B&B or Airbnb in Rome. It is actually required that you show official identification when you are staying overnight anywhere in Italy. This is because all hotel and vacation rental owners are required to register guest information with the Italian police within 24 hours of arrival.

Your information will be added by the hotel to alloggiatiweb, the official police website. Some hotels will ask to keep your passport, some will make a copy of the document, and some will simply record the information right away. 

You may be asked to fill out a form that looks like this, recording your name, birthday, place of birth and passport number. Otherwise, the hotel will take your passport and complete the form on your behalf.

You do not need to send the Airbnb owner a copy of your passport before your arrival in Rome if this makes you uncomfortable. You are only required to show the document upon check-in. However, there is no way to avoid showing your passport at all. It is Italian law that the police be informed about who is staying where.

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Natalie is a food and travel writer who has been living in Rome full time since 2010. She is the founder and editor of this blog and prefers all of her days to include coffee, gelato, and wine.

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Known as  Tassa di Soggiorno in Italian, the Rome Tourist Tax is a charge paid upon check-out from any form of accommodation within city limits. All cities in Italy have some form of tourist tax that varies in price, so expect to see it on your bill while traveling around the boot.

Here we’ll go over specifically the Rome Tourist Tax: what it is, how much it is, and what it’s used for.

What is the Rome Tourist Tax?

The Rome Tourist Tax is a special tax charged per person per night* by any lodging facility or campsite. The tax is added to your final bill at check-out and payable in cash or card. It’s very common for structures to request this tax to be paid in cash for 2 reasons: 1) initially it was only payable in cash, card was not accepted. So many structures haven’t updated their internal policies. 2) to avoid high credit card commissions, structures will encourage cash only.

*For the first 10 nights only

There are a few exemptions to the Rome Tourist Tax, including:

• children under 10 years old
• Rome residents
• guests who accompany other guests for health reasons (1 per disabled guest)
• State police force and other (Italian) armed forces
• 1 driver/leader for every group of 23 guests

How Much is Rome Tourist Tax?

The Rome Tourist Tax rate varies based on the typo of accommodation. The rates as of April 2018 ( source ) are as follows:

All rates are  per person per night (e.g. use the following formula to calculate your tourist tax:

rate  x  # of guests (over 10 y.o.)  x  # of nights (up to 10)

Agriturismi and Residences (not vacation rentals)

Bed and breakfast, vacation rentals (airbnb, vrbo, homeaway, etc.).

*It’s important that you receive a receipt for the Tourist Tax. If you are not provided a receipt upon payment of the tourist tax then there is no proof of payment and the property may forgo registration (a sneaky business practice that is all too common in Rome. ROMAC prides itself on respecting all such accommodation regulations and taxes.)

**Tourist tax is calculated for a maximum of 5 nights for Campsites

What is the Rome Tourist Tax used for?

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The Rome Tourist Tax is put toward maintenance and promotion of Rome in the tourism capacity. The city of Rome raised €123 million in 2016 from the tourist tax which goes to promoting Rome’s destination and supporting tourist services and assistance, info points, and materials.

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I owe €21 for three days of stay in a apartment near Termini Station , for two people. How can I pay this amount? I am in the United States right now . I stayed on that apartment From the 7/ 15 until 7/18

Hello Raul, have you stayed in one of our apartments? I suggest you to contact the landlord to arrange the payment of the city tax.

Hope this helps, Rubina

Hi I’m happy to pay city tax but why it has to be cash and how do I know its reaches the government.

Hello Hemin, most of the hotel and vacation rental requires the payment of the city tax in cash because they have to forward this money to the government. If they accepted the payment by credit card, they would have to pay the credit card commission and the taxes on this amount, so they would lose money. In addition they have to register all the guests and to communicate their presence to the central police department, if they don’t do that, they can receive a criminal complaint.

I feel it’s time for the authorities in Rome to change this to a digital solution so as to reduce the risk for corruption and increase transparency like they did in Greece. Also many people are not used to using cash now because tourists have to pay fees when taking out cash at foreign cash machines. I don’t mind paying a bit extra as long as I know it can’t contribute to corruption.

Hi We have stayed at one Air BnB apartment and now are moving to another (all in Rome). We paid the full 10 days tax at our first apartment.

Question: Do we have to pay the tax again at our new apartment.

There has been no break in our stay in Rome over the two apartments (ie we have never left Rome).

Thanks Richard

Yes, you have to pay again. The law says you don’t have to pay if you spand more than 10 nights in the same accommodation: http://www.060608.it/it/accoglienza/servizi/servizi-turistici/contributo-di-soggiorno-nella-citta-di-roma-capitale-1.html

Hope this helps!

I was in Rome for 7 days and i paid 4 euros for each day to the reception but i didn’t take a receipt…is it normal?And the other thing that i want to ask if is normal that i paid this taxes because when i paid the hotel to booking.com they wrote that i paid everything with taxes…

Hello! You should have received the receipt for your payment. Regarding Booking.com, the city tax is not included in the total amount, so it was OK to pay extra. The VAT taxes only are included in their rates. Hope this helps!

Hi Rubina, I find very strange your last observation. In my booking receipt says literally: “È incluso 3,50 € di Tassa di soggiorno per notte a persona” Isn’t this the tourist tax that we are talking about? Because I received and email from my b&b telling me that rates do not include the Rome City Tax

In this case, you should check the details of the payment. It can be sometimes included.

Hi Rubina , I was in Rome at the end of December last year and paid the city tourist tax twice. I had to pay it upfront on an Air BNB we were supposed to stay in where we had to pay the tax to Vikey ( it was set up by the hosts as they live in England )before the door to the accommodation would open . It didn’t open and we had to find alternative accommodation. This was on 26th December and I have been back and forth with the person who the money went to ( via my Visa card) and I think I’m getting the run around. She has agreed to the refund but has asked for my bank details twice which I have supplied both times. Is there an official department I could complain to ?

Hello Tatyana, unfortunately not.

You could dispute the payment to the credit card circuit.

I don’t think charging a tourist tax is a good idea as it discourages people from visiting again. We are in Rome now and will have to pay €60 for the pleasure of spending our money in an Italian city. I think the Italians need to re-think this strategy to encourage visitors instead of penalising them like this!

Hello Russell, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Actually there are a lot of things that we could improve. Hopefully somebody will listen to us regarding this matter!

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City Tax in Rome: What You Need to Know (2024)

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When you book accommodation in Rome, make sure to check whether the total amount includes the city tax ( tassa di soggiorno ). Most of the time, you must pay this extra fee directly to your accommodation at the end of your stay , so make sure to factor it in when budgeting for your trip.

How much is the city tax in Rome?

As of October 2023, Rome’s city tax rate varies from €4 to €10 per night according to the rating of your accommodation . The tax is payable for up to 10 nights of continuous stay. Here’s a handy table illustrating the various rates. The full table is available (in Italian) here .

Let’s use an example to understand how this works. A family of two adults and two children (aged twelve and seven) spend four nights in a four-star hotel. Three family members are eligible to pay the city tax, so the nightly rate is €22.50. Because they’re staying for four nights, the total cost works out at €90 (€22.50 x 4 nights).

Simple enough so far. But what would happen if this family checked out of their hotel and spent a weekend touring Florence before returning to Rome and checking back in for another seven nights? Could they carry over the four nights of city tax they’ve already paid?

Sadly not. Instead, their 10-night period would start over, as if this was their first time in the city.

Why do you have to pay city tax in Rome?

Rome’s city tax is put towards promoting the city as a tourist destination, supporting services such as info points and tourist services, and financing the city’s infrastructure to keep things running effectively.

Rome’s city council introduced the nightly tax at the beginning of 2011 and has raised substantial amounts over the subsequent years. In 2016, the city raised €123 million while in 2019—the year before the pandemic struck and tourism-related statistics went haywire—Rome’s municipality made around €130 million .

Many tourists and hoteliers resent this additional fee, especially given Rome’s persistent infrastructural issues, including irregular waste collection and increasingly crowded public transport . But as Rome continues its recovery from the lockdowns of 2020, there’s no sign of the tourist tax abating. Indeed, its most recent increase, which took effect in October 2023, added an extra €1 per night for 1-star hotels and €3 per night for 5-star hotels.

Do children pay city tax in Rome?

No, children under the age of 10 are exempt from paying Rome’s city tax.

There are also exemptions for the following groups:

• Rome residents.
• Guests accompanying people with health conditions of impairments (1 exemption per guest).
• Driver or tour leader (one for every group of 23 guests).
• Italian state police or armed forces.

You should receive a receipt for paying Rome’s tourist tax. Not receiving proof of payment could mean your accommodation has neglected to register your stay.

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You can read this article in Italian or English .

This article provides specific information about local laws that apply to people who host their homes in Rome. Just like our country article for Italy , it’s your responsibility to verify and comply with any obligations that apply to you as a host. This article can serve as a starting point or place you can come back to if you have questions but it isn’t exhaustive and it doesn’t constitute legal or tax advice. It’s a good idea to check to make sure laws and procedures are current.

Some of the laws that might affect you are complicated. Contact the City of Rome or consult another local authority, such as an attorney or tax professional, if you have questions.

Italy’s national legislation contains rules that apply at the regional and municipal level, such as the Tourism Code and Legislative Decree no. 79 of May 23, 2011 .

You can also check Airbnb Citizen for general information about policy updates that affect hosts around the world.

Regional regulations

Regional Regulation No. 8 of August 7, 2015 (later modified with Regional Deliberation No. 14 of June 16, 2017 ) may apply to accommodations that qualify as "bed and breakfasts", rooms for rent, holiday houses and apartments, guesthouses, as defined by the same law.

The Latium (Rome’s region) government website has a number of resources you might find helpful, including definitions, frequently asked questions, and more. You can also contact Latium’s Help Desk if you have specific questions.

Tourist tax

With Regulation no. 38 of December 22, 2010, Rome’s City Council established the municipal regulation on the tourist tax, starting from January 1, 2011. The relevant regulation, which has been modified several times since then, has been updated by Resolution of the City Council No. 255/2023 .

In this latest Resolution, accommodations that qualify as guesthouses or holiday houses and apartments according to the Regional Regulation No. 8 of August 7, 2015, are subject to different fees based on the specific subcategory they fall under (1-2-3 for guesthouses and 1-2 for holiday homes and apartments). You can check the regional site of Lazio for more information about accommodation subcategories.

You can also check the Municipality website to learn more about tourist tax rates.

Additional rules

Rome requires hosts to provide personal details about guests to the public security authority. Specifically, Article 109 of the Royal Decree No. 773 of June 18th, 1931 applies to anyone who offers accommodations to the public for profit or who rents their properties for short periods of less than 30 days. The Ministry of the Interior updated the decree on 26 June, 2016 to say that the notice obligations in art. 109 of the Consolidated Text of Public Safety Laws exist.

You can find instructions and forms that can help you fulfill your obligations on Rome Police Headquarters’ website and the accommodation portal .

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Collecte et versement de la taxe de séjour par Airbnb en Italie

Tourist tax collection and remittance options in italy.

In light of the 2024 Budget Law amendment to Law Decree 50/2017 effective 1 January 2024, Airbnb has the obligation to collect Tourist Taxes on behalf of short term rentals for stays up to 30 days (“locazione breve”). If you are a short term rental Host in a municipality that imposes a Tourist Tax, Airbnb will collect and remit this on your behalf. This  list provides the short term rental categories for which we will collect and remit Tourist Taxes.

I’m a host offering other types of accommodations that do not qualify as a short-term rental (e.g. an extra-hotel accommodation facility): what should I do?

If you are a host offering other types of accommodations that do not qualify as a short-term rental (i.e. a listing with a category that is not on this list) and your municipality imposes a Tourist Tax, you are responsible for collecting and remitting tourist taxes.

To learn more about how to collect tourist taxes manually, see How does manual occupancy tax collection and payment work?

My City opted to use the pass through tax feature where I set up the rules in my account and Airbnb remitted the Tourist Taxes to the authorities. What do I do now? Nothing! Airbnb will now collect and remit the Tourist Tax on behalf of short term rentals in your area.

I’m a host offering a short-term rental where Airbnb already collects and remits Tourist Tax: what has changed? 

If you are a host with a listing in one of the municipalities listed below (see the “Default Tourist Tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Italy” section below), Airbnb will continue to collect and remit the Tourist Tax on your behalf unless otherwise noted. There will be no change—Airbnb will continue to collect and remit as we are today. See below for more information.

Default occupancy taxes collection and remittance by Airbnb in Italy

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Arzachena, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 3% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, with a maximum of 5 € per person per night, for reservations 7 nights and shorter in Arzachena, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Arzachena website .

Bagno a Ripoli

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Bagno a Ripoli, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 1.50 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 7 nights for reservations in Bagno a Ripoli, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Bagno a Ripoli website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Bergamo, Italy will pay the following tax as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 6% of the listing price, with a maximum of 5 € per person per night, for reservations 5 nights and shorter in Bergamo, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Bergamo's website .

Guests who book Airbnb STRs listings that are located in the City of Bologna, Italy, will pay the following tax as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 7.5% of the listing price with a maximum of 5 € per person per night, for reservations 30 nights and shorter in Bologna, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Bologna's website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Catania, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 2 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 4 nights for reservations in Catania, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Catania website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Florence, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 5.5 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 7 nights for reservations in Florence, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Florence’s Tourist Tax website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Genoa, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Municipal Tourist Tax: 3.00 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 8 nights for reservations in Genoa, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Genoa’s website .

Golfo Aranci

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Golfo Aranci, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 5% of the listing price, with a max of 5 € per person per night, including any cleaning fees for reservations up to 30 nights in Golfo Aranci, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Golfo Aranci's website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in La Spezia, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 2.50 € per person per night for reservations up to 5 nights in La Spezia, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the La Spezia Imposta di Soggiorno website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Lecce, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 3% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, with a maximum of 5 € per person per night, for reservations 5 nights and shorter in Lecce, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Lecce website.

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Lissone, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 2.00 € per person, per night for reservations 20 nights and shorter. For detailed information, visit the Municipality of Lissone website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Lucca, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 2.50 € per person per night for reservations up to 3 nights in Lucca, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Lucca's website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Milan, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 4.50 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 14 nights for reservations in Milan, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Milan’s website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Naples, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 3 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 14 nights for reservations in Naples, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Naples' website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Olbia, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 5% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, with a max of 5 € per person per night, reservations up to 7 nights in Olbia, Italy. For detailed information,please visit the Municipality of Olbia's website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Palermo, Italy will pay the following tax and fees as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 2 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 4 nights for reservations in Palermo, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Palermo’s website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Parma, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 3% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, with a maximum of 5 € per person per night, for reservations 5 nights and shorter in Parma, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Parma website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Posada, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 3% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, with a max of 5 € per person per night, for reservations up to 30 nights in Posada, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Posada’s website .

Guests who book Airbnb STRs listings that are located in Rimini, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 5% of the listing price, with a maximum of 5 € per person per night, for reservations 30 nights and shorter in Rimini, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Rimini’s website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Rome, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 3.00 - 7.00 € per person per night, depending on the listing category, up to a maximum of 5-10 nights for reservations in Rome, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Rome website .

Santa Teresa Gallura

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Santa Teresa Gallura, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 6% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, with a max of 5 € per person per night, for reservations up to 15 nights in Santa Teresa Gallura, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Santa Teresa Gallura’s website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Siena, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 2 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 4 nights for reservations in Siena, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Siena’s website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Stintino, Italy will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 3% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, with a maximum of 5 € per person per night, for all reservations in Stintino, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Stintino website .

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Turin, Italy will pay the following tax as part of their reservation:

• Tourist Tax: 2.30 € per person per night, up to a maximum of 7 nights for reservations in Turin, Italy. For detailed information, please visit the Municipality of Turin’s website .

Find out more about how occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb works .

Note: Hosts located in these areas are responsible for assessing all other tax obligations, including state and city jurisdictions. Hosts with listings in these areas should also review their agreement with Airbnb under the Terms of Service and familiarize themselves with the Occupancy Tax provisions which allow us to collect and remit taxes on their behalf and explain how the process works. Under those provisions, hosts instruct and authorize Airbnb to collect and remit Occupancy Taxes on their behalf in jurisdictions where Airbnb decides to facilitate such collection. If a host believes applicable laws exempt the host from collecting a tax that Airbnb collects and remits on the host's behalf, the host has agreed that, by accepting the reservation, the host is waiving that exemption. If a host does not want to waive an exemption the host believes exists, the host should not accept the reservation.

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Airbnb agrees to pay $621 million to settle a tax dispute in Italy

FILE - The Airbnb app icon is displayed on an iPad screen in Washington, D.C., on May 8, 2021. Airbnb reports earnings on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Short-term rental platform Airbnb has agreed to pay 576 million euros ($621 million) to settle a years-long dispute over unpaid taxes in Italy but said it won’t try to recover the money from its hosts. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

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ROME (AP) — Short-term rental platform Airbnb has agreed to pay 576 million euros ($621 million) to settle a years-long dispute over unpaid taxes in Italy but said it won’t try to recover the money from its hosts.

In November, Italian prosecutors said AirBnb owed about 779 million euros ($840 million) in short-term rental taxes it had failed to pay on behalf of Italian landlords who used the platform between 2017 and 2021.

The San Francisco-based company said in a statement on Wednesday that it was working on introducing new tools for hosts to have their taxes withheld automatically and paid to the Italian tax authorities on their behalf.

“The vast majority of hosts on Airbnb in Italy are ordinary families that are using the platform for supplemental income,” the company said in its statement. “We hope the agreement with the Italian Revenue Agency and recent legislative changes will provide these families with certainty about the rules around hosting for years to come.”

The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled in 2022 that member countries could require short-term rental platforms to collect income taxes.

Airbnb said it welcomed clarity provided by the Italian government in next year’s budget law on how platforms should withhold income taxes for non-professional hosts in Italy.

“These improvements will make it easier for historic centers such as Venice and Florence to see who is hosting and how often, and to develop proportionate policy solutions in response. Airbnb is committed to working with Italian authorities to make the rules a success,” the company added.

Italy is a key market for Airbnb, with tens of thousands of hosts using the platform to rent their properties.

The far-right government led by Premier Giorgia Meloni has pledged to crack down on tax evasion related to short-term rentals and aims to raise the tax rate for owners from 21% to 26%.

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How Hosts drive tourism and economic growth across Vermont

Key Takeaways

• In 2023 alone, Hosts in Vermont welcomed over 740,000 guests and helped generate an estimated $460M in GDP for Vermont’s economy.
• Airbnb has collected and remitted approximately $82M in tourism taxes on behalf of Hosts in Vermont, including more than $20M in 2023 alone.
• Nearly 60% of Vermont's census tracts are home to Airbnb listings but no hotels, where Hosts are often the primary, if not the only, providers of local accommodation.

Tourism has become a significant economic engine for Vermont, thanks in large part to short-term rentals. In 2023 alone, Airbnb Hosts in Vermont welcomed over 740,000 guests, more than 60 percent of whom come from neighboring states such as Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.

In total, Airbnb helped generate an estimated $460 million in GDP for Vermont’s economy last year 1 . By welcoming guests who then patronize local businesses, Hosts across the state supported approximately 6,000 jobs 2 and contributed nearly $150 million in tax revenue in 2023 3 , including $20 million in tourism taxes collected and remitted by Airbnb on behalf of Hosts 4 .

Offering supplemental income for Vermont residents

A significant number of Hosts in Vermont are retirees, small business owners, artists, farmers, and educators, with the vast majority of Hosts sharing just one home, and the typical Host for less than 40 nights per year. For many, the extra money earned from hosting is critical to helping them make ends meet 5 :

• The average age of Hosts in Vermont is 50 years old, and 60 percent of Hosts in Vermont are women. 
• 75 percent of Hosts in Vermont say they plan to use the extra income from hosting to cover the heightened costs of living.
• 25 percent of Hosts in Vermont confirm that hosting has helped them stay in their homes.

“As a single mother, hosting has been a vital source of income for me and my family. By welcoming other families to share my home and experience the beauty of our town, I contribute to bringing in more business for local establishments. This not only supports our economy but also fosters a sense of community and connection among residents and visitors alike. Introducing a tax on short-term rental stays would increase the financial burden, making it even more challenging to afford living expenses, especially as a single parent.” – Stacy, proud Host and Mother in Stowe, VT

  Spreading the economic benefits of tourism across the state

Short-term rentals help spread the economic benefits of tourism across the state, especially in areas traditionally underserved by the hotel industry. Nearly 60 percent of Vermont’s census tracts are home to Airbnb listings but no hotels where Airbnb Hosts are the primary, if not the only, providers of local accommodation 6 .

Hosts welcome guests in communities across the state who spend their money on local shops, restaurants, and attractions. For example, Airbnb guests in Vermont spent approximately $197 per guest per day, including more than $66 on restaurants 7 . What’s more, over half of Airbnb guests in Vermont stated that they would not have explored the neighborhoods they visited if not for the availability of an Airbnb, underscoring the significant role short-term rentals play in spreading tourism and guest spending beyond traditional tourist destinations 8 .

“We shop in Vermont. I work in Vermont. Our oldest child attends college in upstate Vermont, in an area where hotels are very sparse and already unreasonably high priced. Last summer when we were prepping her for school, we discovered Airbnb and stayed at several – amazing times! We visited several restaurants in the area, went shopping, and explored the mountains and lakes. Raising the tax will just force travelers to stay out of Vermont. Please don’t make the traveling and overnight options even more difficult by adding even more expense to it.  We love this beautiful state.”  – Victoria, Airbnb Guest

Supporting balanced regulations that help sustain Vermont’s tourism economy

Vermont is considering a three percent surcharge on short-term rentals, which would raise the effective total tax rate to 12 or 13 percent in localities with a one percent local option tax for guests booking a short-term rental. Such a measure could make Vermont more unaffordable and therefore less attractive compared to neighboring states like New Hampshire and Maine, while negatively impacting small, rural communities that lack hotel capacity and rely on short-term rentals to support local tourism. The proposed tax increase would only generate an estimated $4 million in additional revenue on short-term rental stays—and may, in fact, cause the state to lose money by leading to a decrease in tourism and guest spending.

Airbnb is committed to working with lawmakers to establish fair, balanced regulations and to work in partnership with policymakers to support and sustain Vermont’s tourism economy. By fostering an environment that does not unnecessarily deter guests from staying in short-term rentals across the state, Vermont can continue to enjoy the enriched community life and economic benefits that hosting brings. 

Airbnb touts generating $87 million for Arizona in taxes, critics want regulation

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Airbnb is touting it generated nearly $90 million in tourism revenue from taxes for our state last year.

The Valley hosted a variety of big events in 2023 like the Super Bowl , the World Series , and the WM Phoenix Open .

With thousands traveling to the Valley to watch the Final Four men’s basketball tournament , that number could jump again this year.

However, not everyone is supportive of short-term rentals.

“With the Final Four—with college sports especially—usually we have complaints for noise,” said Kate Bauer, the cofounder of Arizona Neighborhood Alliance , an organization against short-term rentals.

As many across the country are nervously checking their March Madness brackets, some in the Valley are nervously checking their neighborhoods.

“It doesn’t make sense that all of these tourists come and do their partying in residential neighborhoods when we have resorts,” Bauer said.

Bauer is gearing up for the influx of people coming to watch the March Madness Final Four Tournament in the Valley.

She says she’s helping others as well by handing out signs to people who have multiple short-term rentals in their neighborhood.

“Paradise Valley Unified School District had to close three schools in an area that is most populated with short-term rentals in northeast Phoenix. They are doing a lot of damage,” she said.

On the flip side, Airbnb released a report claiming last year the platform generated $87 million in tourism revenue that help fund our state.

“Those guests that come to Arizona and stay in an Airbnb, not only are they generating a lot of revenue in their actual lodging, but they are spending an estimated $280 a day on other things in the community and then about $60 on restaurants. So their tax contribution is much higher than what is coming through on Airbnb,” said Joran Mitchell, a policy manager for Airbnb.

According to Airbnb, Arizona is ranked eighth in the nation for money generated from tourism taxes.

Mitchell says the state’s growing population and the fact our state is a regular host for big events is likely a contributing factor.

“We think hosting is a great way to earn a few extra dollars. It’s a great way to cover costs during the rising costs of living. We just ask that they follow all local rules and guidelines,” Mitchell said.

Bauer says she’d feel better about short-term rentals if the property owners lived on-site to monitor situations and enforce rules.

“Ideally what we want is local control back,” she said.

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Young homebuyers are being forced to gamble with their retirement prospects by taking on ultra-long mortgages, according to a former pensions minister.

Sir Steve Webb described data - supplied by the Financial Conduct Authority to the Bank of England - as "shocking".

It suggests that more than one million new mortgages have been issued over the past three years with end dates beyond the state pension age.

The ex-Liberal Democrat MP, who is now a partner at the consultancy firm LCP, voiced fears that borrowers could be forced to raid their pension savings to clear their mortgage in a worst-case scenario.

Sir Steve saw the potential for harm in any case, as longer-term mortgages deprive people of a period running up to retirement when they could be mortgage-free and boosting their pension.

What does the data say? 

• 42% of new mortgages in the fourth quarter of 2023 - or 91,394 - had terms going beyond the state pension age;
• In the final quarter of last year, people aged 30 to 39 accounted for 30,943 new mortgages lasting beyond state pension age;
• People aged 40 to 49 accounted for 32,305;
• Under-30s made up 3,676 of these mortgages;
• People aged 50 to 59 accounted for 18,854, and there were 661 who were over 70.

Mortgage rates have been rising since the end of 2021 when the Bank of England began action to tackle rising inflation.

Taking home loans with longer maturity dates tends to be more attractive when interest rates are high, as monthly repayments are lower.

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Waitrose has become the only supermarket to receive a royal warrant from the King. 

The recognition means the company has regularly provided the royal household with products for at least five years. 

It also means it can use the King's coat of arms on packaging, as part of advertising or on any stationary it creates. 

Waitrose was first granted a royal warrant in 1928 for supplying King George V with groceries and cleaning materials.

"We are honoured and proud that His Majesty has granted us his warrant," James Bailey, executive director of Waitrose, said. 

"It means the world to all of us, and our farmers and suppliers. There couldn’t be a more powerful symbol of our commitment to service and quality, and our determination to have the highest environmental and animal welfare standards." 

Waitrose was previously granted a royal warrant by the late Queen in 2002 and the King when he was Prince of Wales in 2010.

The Queen has also granted her first royal warrants, picking seven companies, including luxury department store Fortnum & Mason and the florist that supplied her coronation flowers, Shane Connolly & Company. 

The royal nod could be bad news for customers, however, with a brand finance expert telling Sky News that having a royal warrant allows firms to charge a price premium.

David Haigh said his company's research estimated this to be "between 10% and 25%".

A royal warrant says a company or a product is luxurious, high quality and sustainable, he explained. 

He estimates the scheme is "worth billions to UK companies and… therefore it's a very high value to the UK economy".

"And one of the reasons for that is that a lot of foreign tourists and buyers have a preference for royal warrant holder products. We found that 100% of Chinese buyers would pay in excess of 10% for a royal warrant holder product."

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Gordon Ramsay's restaurants tripled losses to £3.4m last year, as the chef warned businesses in the industry were facing a "challenging" climate. 

The chef's group spent millions opening five new restaurants in 2023, including a Lucky Cat in Manchester, a Bread Street Kitchen in Battersea Power Station and a Street Pizza in Edinburgh. 

Sales at his wide-ranging establishments rose, however, by 21% to £95.6m in the year to August, according to The Telegraph. 

"It's been a really hard-fought year, but at the same time an exciting year, and in tough times it amazes me how strong and vibrant our industry is," Ramsay told the news outlet. 

"It's challenging out there and businesses are battling to stay afloat, rising costs, rent and food costs, multiple strikes. It's a battle" 

He was optimistic, however, saying there hasn't been "so much passion and vibrancy" in the industry since he opened his first restaurant in 1998.

"We've still got something wonderful to celebrate, and I truly believe the industry has never been so exciting."

Once the UK's favourite alcoholic beverage, beer's popularity seems to be fading among the younger drinking generation... 

In fact, only 30% of people aged 18 to 24 ever drink it, according to a study commissioned by the Society of Independent Brewers. 

Instead, younger drinkers say they prefer drinking spirits, wine and cider. 

Pub visits appear to be suffering as well, with almost a quarter of the 2,000 people surveyed saying they have never visited their local. 

SIBA's 2024 Craft Beer Report paints a more positive picture for small and independent brewers, however, with more than 55% of beer consumers saying they now drink "local craft beer". 

It also found average beer production volumes among independent breweries has risen by 14% since last year - a return to pre-pandemic levels for the first time in 4 years. 

"Demand for local, independently brewed beer in the UK is strong, with independent brewers reporting production volumes up by 14%, meaning they have returned to 2019 volumes again," Andy Slee, SIBA's chief executive, said. 

But, he said, it's time for "cautious optimism" only, with the industry still plagued with a number of issues. 

"The short-term issue for small independent breweries isn't demand; it's profitability, rising costs and financial pressures such as lingering COVID debt," he said. 

"Far too many breweries are simply trying to survive rather than thrive, so while there are many positives signs highlighted in the report, for now it's cautious optimism."

Earlier this year, our Money reporter Emily Mee explored whether the UK's big night out culture was dying out. 

Nightlife experts warned we're losing one club every two days at the moment - and if we stay on this trajectory, we will have none left by 2030.

You can read more about her findings here...

A total of 583 skyscrapers are "queuing up in the pipeline" to be built across central London, a development thinktank has said. 

That is more than double the 270 built in the past decade. 

In the eastern borough of Tower Hamlets alone, 71 tall buildings were completed in that time that time, the report by New London Architecture found. 

A further 24 were in the City of London and 27 in Canary Wharf and Isle of Dogs. 

The report said the rapid change has been fuelled by a "burgeoning demand" for office and residential space, overseas investment and a supporting planning environment. 

"Tall buildings have changed the face of London substantially over the last 20 years and will continue to do so - the pipeline that NLA has tracked means there is at least 10 years' supply that has already been defined," Peter Murray, the organisation's co-founder, said. 

"London's population continues to grow, passing the 10 million mark at the end of this decade.

"We'll still need tall buildings; and NLA will continue to keep a close watch on what's going on." 

Restaurants might only be able to open three or four days a week due to staffing problems, Michel Roux Jr has warned. 

Speaking to The Telegraph as he gears up to open his new restaurant Chez Rouz, the Michelin starred chef admitted the industry needs to change to accommodate flexible working hours. 

"Just because I worked 80 hours a week or more doesn't mean the next generation should," he said. 

"Quite the contrary. That is something that we have to address in our industry."

But, he warned that the move will come at a cost... 

"It will mean ultimately that going out is going to be more expensive, and that maybe your favourite restaurant is no longer open seven days a week - it's only open three or four days a week," he said. 

The industry is known for its long, unsociable working hours, and Roux Jr explained that the real issue hit after the pandemic, with people no longer wanting to work weekends. 

"People don't want to work unsociable hours and would rather work delivering parcels as and when they want to. It's as simple as that," he added. 

Earlier this year, Roux Jr said goodbye to his famous restaurant Le Gavroche in London. 

It had been opened by his father Albert Roux and uncle Michel Roux in 1967. 

Now, he said it's "brave" to open a new restaurant, with the market "very, very tough". 

"I really feel for anyone that is brave enough to open up a restaurant now. It's incredibly difficult," he added. 

Chez Rouz at The Langham in Marylebone, central London, is due to open on 22 May. 

By James Sillars , business news reporter

A pause for breath on the FTSE 100 after a 3% gain over the course of past week that took the index to a fresh record closing high.

The rally of recent weeks - significant for London's standing and pension pots alike - has been broad based and reflects several factors.

A major driver has been sterling's weakness versus the US dollar.

The US currency has been strong as the Federal Reserve, its central bank, has hinted it will be some time yet before it begins to cut interest rates.

Language out of the Bank of England last week sparked a flurry of bets that UK rates could be cut as early as next month.

A weaker pound boosts dollar-earning constituents on the FTSE 100 because they get more for their money when dollars are converted to pounds.

Also at play is the view that UK stocks represent good value, as they are cheaper compared to many of their international peers.

A few moments ago, the FTSE 100 was trading 6 points lower at 8,423.

A major talking point is the possibility of the Chinese fast fashion firm Shein listing in London.

According to Reuters, the company has shifted its focus to the UK after receiving a lukewarm reception in the United States.

The news agency, citing two sources, reported that Shein was stepping up its preparations for an initial public offering in London that would be expected to be one of the biggest carried out globally this year.

By Emily Mee , Money team

No one likes the date in their calendar when their MOT rolls around. 

But to make things a little less stressful, consumer expert Scott Dixon - known as The Complaints Resolver - has given us some tips on what to look out for to help your vehicle pass with flying colours. 

Some of the most common failures are faulty steering, brakes, suspension, worn or damaged tyres, cracked windscreens and faulty lights. 

Mr Dixon recommends you get your car serviced a couple of weeks before your MOT, in case there are any complex or costly issues. 

This will give you time to get them fixed and get your car through first time without any advisories. 

Aside from taking your car for a service, there are also some easy checks you can run yourself... 

Listen for unusual clunks while you're driving - this could be a sign of a damaged suspension. 

You could also check by pushing the car down on each corner. It should return to normal without bouncing a few times. 

Another option is to look with a torch under the wheel arch, as this should reveal any obvious defects. 

Blown bulbs are a common MOT failure, but they're cheap to fix. 

Walk around your car and check all the bulbs are working - this includes the headlights, sidelights, brake lights, indicators and the number plate bulb.

Mr Dixon says it's "not an easy job" to change the lightbulbs yourself on most modern cars, as the MOT will also check the positioning of the light. Therefore he recommends getting this done professionally. 

Squealing or grinding noises may be a sign your brake pads need replacing. 

You should also check whether your car stops in a straight line, or whether it pulls in different directions. 

Don't forget about the handbrake, too. Test it out on a slope and see if it securely holds the car. If it doesn't, you should get it adjusted. 

It's easy to check if your wipers work okay, but you should also make sure to inspect the blades for tears and rips. 

They should be able to clean the windows with no smears. 

Mr Dixon says you don't need to pay Halfords to change your wiper blade as you can "do it yourself in seconds". All you need to do is look for a YouTube tutorial. 

He also recommends buying the Bosch wiper blades, as he says these are good quality and will also be a sign you've looked after your car well when you come to sell it. 

One thing to look out for is tread depth. You can do this by looking for the "wear bar" that sits between the tread. 

If it's close to 1.6mm and is low, you should get the tyre replaced so it's not flagged as an advisory. 

Also check for perished tyre walls, which can happen when a vehicle is standing for any length of time. 

Uneven tyre wear is another potential issue, and if there are signs of this you should get the tyre replaced and tracking and suspension checked. 

These must be in good condition and working order, with no tears or knots. 

Registration plates

Your number plates should be clean and visible with a working light bulb at the rear. You may need to give them a wipe and replace the bulb if necessary. 

This should be in good condition, without damage such as loose bumpers or sharp edges. 

Mr Dixon advises against using automatic car washes during your car's lifetime, saying they "wreck your car". 

"It's not just your paintwork but they can also damage the wiper blades and the bodywork," he says. 

Check for warning lights

You'll need to take your vehicle to a trusted garage or mechanic for this. 

Exhaust emissions

Some diesel vehicles can fail their MOTs based on emissions. To avoid this, you can buy a fuel treatment pack and take your car for a good run to clear the fuel lines and tank.

Driving for at least 30 to 50 minutes at a sustained speed on a motorway or A-road should help to clear the filter. 

You should make sure the driver's view of the road isn't obstructed, so check for stone chips at eye level and remove any obstructions such as air fresheners and mobile phone cradles. 

What else should you think about? 

Make sure your car is clean beforehand, as a tester can refuse to do your MOT if the vehicle is filthy and full of rubbish. 

Giving your car a clean can also give you a chance to inspect it, Mr Dixon says. 

Another thing to do is to check last year's MOT for any advisories that might crop up this time. 

These potential issues will still be there - so it's best not to ignore them. 

You can check your vehicle's MOT history using  https://car-check.co.uk . 

Every Monday we get an expert to answer your money problems or consumer disputes. Find out how to submit yours at the bottom of this post. Today's question is...

I have worked at a bank for 24 years - the facilities are outsourced. This new company is bringing in a system where the staff have to click in and out and are then paid by the minute? Is this allowed? Amber

Ian Jones, director and principal solicitor at Spencer Shaw Solicitors, has picked this one up...

Your rights depend on your contract and what it says about payment. Does it specify an annual salary, or payment by time? Does it allow for changes to how payment is calculated?

If the contract does not allow for this type of payment, your employer may be trying to vary the contract of employment unlawfully.

If you're directly employed by the bank, and your pay arrangements are changing because of a new monitoring system, this would be an internal contract variation. If you work in the facilities department and the new contractor is taking over as your employer, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) 2006 may apply. 

In this case, your current terms, conditions and previous service will transfer to the new employer.

TUPE may make the issue sound more complicated but, in practice, either way the changes will be valid only if the employee agrees to them.

If you have not agreed to the change, then this could be a breach of contract. This could give rise to a successful claim in the civil courts or the employment tribunal. 

If the breach is serious (for example, you're paid less than agreed in the original contract) and you resign in response, this could amount to constructive dismissal for which a claim can be made in the employment tribunal. 

It would be sensible to get the contract reviewed by a solicitor for advice. But act swiftly - if you continue working for the employer, you are effectively waiving the breach and accepting the change to your contract.

To make it possible to pay by the minute, employees may be monitored while at work. When collecting and processing data and using it to make a decision, the employer must comply with data protection laws. If not, the employee could be entitled to compensation, depending on the breach, or the employer could be at risk of a sanction by the regulator the Information Commissioner's Office.

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Pisano stands in her newspaper kiosk in Rome’s Esquilino district.

In the heart of Rome, for nearly a quarter of a century, the Pisano sisters held steadfast to their morning ritual, rain or shine, unfailingly opening their newspaper kiosk, or edicola in Italian.

Except in August when Italy practically shuts down for vacation, and on sacred Sundays, a day of rest, Alessandra and Patrizia Pisano opened their newsstand in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, one of Rome’s most beautiful squares, at 5:30 am and closed its shutters again at 3 pm.

But now, at 59, illness has struck Alessandra, the younger sister by a year, leaving Patrizia to confront an uncertain future alone.

”I can’t do it alone anymore,” says Patrizia. “And we can’t find a successor.”

This means that Italy will soon lose another edicola – one of the wonderfully old-fashioned newspaper kiosks that have adorned the streets of Italian cities, including Rome, for decades.

In the early 2000s, when the Pisano sisters took over their kiosk, there were still more than 36,000 of them nationwide. Today, less than a third remain, with numbers dwindling monthly.

This decline is due to various factors, primarily the death of newspapers, as in other countries. Tourism is another reason.

Instead, there are even more Airbnb rentals, pizza parlours and souvenir shops for customers with backpacks and trolley bags.

Even the estimated number of 11,000 kiosks across the country does not tell the whole truth.

In Rome in particular, the edicole (the correct plural) are being mislabelled in many places. They look like the old kiosks, but they are now souvenir shops.

Where newspapers used to be sold, tourists can now buy various trinkets of dubious value including plastic gladiator helmets, pasta-themed socks, T-shirts with rude slogans, cuddly toys, mobile phone chargers and tickets for open-top bus tours.

The daily newspaper La Repubblica, which is also sold by the country’s newsagents, recently lamented that “the edicola owners we trust have become junk dealers who have sacrificed the newspapers for a quick buck.”

With Pope Francis declaring 2025 a Holy Year, Rome is expecting up to 40 million visitors and the tourism business is likely to thrive further, while newspaper sales continue to dwindle.

The decline of print media is exacerbated by the rise of online news consumption, especially outside major cities like Rome, Milan or Florence.

The coronavirus pandemic also contributed to the drop in the circulation of newspapers. But for many, the edicola was more than just a kiosk, it was a cultural institution and a meeting place.

Kiosk as a cultural asset and community hub

"We’ve never seen ourselves purely as a point of sale,” says Patrizia Pisano. “We were the place to go in our neighbourhood for information of all kinds and also the place to go for a chat. There was always someone to talk to here.”

People came to the sisters in the morning, even before they had their first coffee at the counter. “Two generations of children grew up with us,” says Patrizia. “That’s what I’ll miss most.”

Together with many other traders, she recently drew attention to the decline of her business with an event dubbed “Night of the Kiosks.”

At nightfall, everyone lit lanterns or candles on their stands to draw attention to their plight. The industry appealed to the right-wing three-party coalition of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to save the kiosks.

The calls for tax breaks and subsidies to save these kiosks as cultural assets have so far fallen on deaf ears.

Only from the vending machine

Even the edicola outside Meloni’s official residence at Palazzo Chigi wasn’t spared.

Luciano Mondini’s kiosk was once the most famous kiosk in the country. The family business was where politicians and journalists met to comment on the latest government crisis.

A few months ago, after years of decline, Mondini’s daughters sold it.

Today, there is an edicola there again. But there is no longer a vendor – you can now buy your newspaper from a vending machine. – dpa

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