The entity, which groups sector organizations in the province of Girona, opposes the municipal surcharge associated with the reform of the Tax on Stays in Tourist Establishments (IEET), which is currently being processed. The TGT argues that any regulatory change should incorporate territorial nuances and take into account differentiated seasonality.
“"It is essential that administrations take into account the diversity of the tourism sector in Catalonia. Our regions have specific needs that are not included in the proposed modification of the tourist tax."
The main concern of the TGT is that the regulation allows the tax to be doubled depending on the municipality, as this measure could generate inefficiencies and tensions between nearby tourist destinations. Furthermore, the entity warns that the fiscal increase may affect domestic demand, especially local tourism during weekends and low season.
The association also criticizes the implementation timeline. Less than two months before Easter (Setmana Santa), it reports that many accommodations still do not know the exact amount they will have to apply, complicating the planning of a season often finalized months in advance.
As alternatives, the TGT suggests that the tax be calculated as a percentage of the accommodation price or that it vary according to the season. This modulation, they argue, would help distribute tourist activity throughout the year across coastal, inland, and mountain areas.
