Overview
- Government spokesperson Miguel Barrachina said after a regional cabinet meeting that the Consell has no intention of approving a tourist tax.
- He linked the decision to a pledge to reduce tax pressure, citing broad income-tax deductions and cuts or eliminations to transfer, inheritance and wealth taxes.
- Barrachina said no additional regional tributes will be introduced during the current legislature.
- He argued a levy would undercut efforts to attract visitors to areas affected by the recent 'dana', which the region has been promoting with specific trips.
- The Consell said it respects local debates, while Valencia’s city government noted it lacks the legal framework to impose a tourist tax unilaterally at this time.