The Government of Catalonia has approved, belately, the autonomous community's budget proposal for 2012 -- which includes a provision to introduce a tourist tax.
While the tourist sector has reacted furiously, the Government points out that many other tourists destinations, such as Paris, New York or Tokyo, already tax visitors
While the tourist sector has reacted furiously, the Government points out that many other tourists destinations, such as Paris, New York or Tokyo, already tax visitors