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💸 Confindustria Alberghi, Assohotel, Faita, and Federalberghi oppose extending the increased tourist tax in Italy’s upcoming budget. The tax increase of €2, initially for the jubilee year, raises it by 20% (from €10 to €12) or 40% (from €5 to €7). For Winter Olympics and Paralympics locations, the increase is 140% (from €5 to €12). Associations urge allocating tax revenue for tourism industry improvements and reducing administrative burdens.

💸 The Italian National Association of Municipalities (Anci) opposes a proposed 30% increase in the tourist tax as part of a new governmental measure. Gaetano Manfredi, Anci president, expressed concerns about redirecting additional revenue to cover municipal expenses for minors and disabled students. Anci highlights the rising municipal budget burdens, nearing €1 billion annually, and argues against using the tourist tax to fund state obligations, potentially undermining its original purpose of addressing tourism-related costs.

📦 Corte di Giustizia Ue, 2019, Buenos Aires to Barcellona: Pets as 'baggage'. A passenger's dog escaped during an Iberia flight. The owner received €5,000 compensation but sought more for emotional distress. EU judges ruled pets are 'baggage,' denying extra moral damages. Additional claims require a "special declaration of value" and airline consent.