The proposal by the municipality of Fátima to create a two-euro tourist tax per person per night is generating contestation among tourism promoters, business owners, and industry associations.
Tourism promoters from Fátima contest this measure, considering that the tax may drive away visitors and harm the competitiveness of the sanctuary and the region as a tourist destination.
The proposed tax would be applied per person and per night, directly affecting tourists who stay overnight in the municipality, many of whom visit the sanctuary of Fátima as a religious destination.
The debate over the tourist tax arises in a broader context of discussion about how to finance the services and infrastructure that support the flow of tourists in the region, but sector operators are warning about the potential negative effects on tourism demand.
