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Two-month postponement of VAT increase on accommodation and entertainment in Belgium

The Belgian federal government has made a minor adjustment to its plans for the VAT increase on hotels, holiday parks, campsites, sports facilities, attractions, theaters, cinemas, and other (commercial) daytime recreational activities, from 6% to 12%. The effective date of January 1, 2026...

Tourism is growing, but VAT hike is putting pressure on leisure

Tourism is growing, purchasing power has recovered, and demand for travel remains. However, this positive outlook is overshadowed by the VAT increase on overnight stays, which has consequences for hotels and holiday parks, as well as the local economy. At the same time, a large group of entrepreneurs wants to...

Dutch VAT increase on accommodation (21%) is now really final

The last chance to reverse the VAT increase from 9% to 21% on lodging establishments in the Netherlands has passed. This afternoon (February 27th), a vote was held on Jimmy Dijk's (SP) motion to reverse this increase.

Belgian day attractions fear disruptive consequences due to rapid implementation of VAT increase

This week, the Belgian government presented plans to increase VAT on entertainment from 6% to 12%, among other things. Various forms of day recreation, including amusement parks, zoos, and indoor arcades, will be affected. Three umbrella organizations for attractions fear that...

Horeca Vlaanderen: VAT increase on hotels and accommodation has enormous impact

Bart de Wever's federal government has proposed raising VAT for hotels, campsites, and holiday parks from 6% to 12%. This has caused considerable uproar among the operators of these businesses. Horeca Vlaanderen is calling for...

Belgium also wants to increase VAT on sports and recreation

Out of the blue, it was announced today that the Belgian government of Prime Minister De Wever wants to increase VAT on accommodations, sports, and recreation from 6% to 12%. This is an alternative plan to a previously proposed general...

Dutch people spend less time on holiday in their own country due to VAT increase

If overnight stay prices in the Netherlands rise due to the upcoming VAT hike, a staggering 84% of Dutch people will spend fewer holidays in their own country. 95% of Dutch people fear a price increase.

Tourist regions hit hard by VAT increase on accommodation

November 5 2025
by editor5
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The increase in VAT on accommodation from 9 to 21 percent effective January 1st will affect not only hotels and holiday parks, but also the many businesses and facilities that depend on tourism – from cafes and restaurants to museums,...

Entrepreneurs sound the alarm with 'Support the Border Region' campaign

October 28, 2025
by Editor
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Hospitality and retail businesses have launched a joint campaign against the proposed VAT increase. Under the title "Let the border region flourish again!", they are drawing attention to the consequences of The Hague's policy, which they believe will increase economic pressure in the border region.

Do elections still play a role in preventing the VAT increase for residential recreation?

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Dutch House of Representatives will once again be voting on a new structure. The VAT increase for residential recreation is not a high priority for most parties. However, for the broader recreation sector -...

Will private sanitary facilities at a camping site soon be subject to the low VAT rate?

October 23, 2025
by CampPlus
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From January 1, 2026, the VAT rate for accommodation (short-term stays in glamping accommodations, hotels, guesthouses, holiday homes, and B&Bs) will change from 9% to 21%. For camping – the rental of a camping pitch where guests pitch their own tent, caravan, or campervan...

ING: Mixed picture for the hospitality industry in 2025 and 2026

October 7, 2025
by Editor
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The outlook for the hospitality industry for 2025 and 2026 is moderately positive, with expected volume growth of 1% to 1,5%. Thanks to improved purchasing power, spending in the hospitality sector will increase this year. However, persistently low consumer confidence continues to...

Two-month postponement of VAT increase on accommodation and entertainment in Belgium

Tourism is growing, but VAT hike is putting pressure on leisure

Dutch VAT increase on accommodation (21%) is now really final

Belgian day attractions fear disruptive consequences due to rapid implementation of VAT increase

Horeca Vlaanderen: VAT increase on hotels and accommodation has enormous impact

Belgium also wants to increase VAT on sports and recreation

Dutch people spend less time on holiday in their own country due to VAT increase

Tourist regions hit hard by VAT increase on accommodation

Entrepreneurs sound the alarm with 'Support the Border Region' campaign

Do elections still play a role in preventing the VAT increase for residential recreation?

Will private sanitary facilities at a camping site soon be subject to the low VAT rate?

ING: Mixed picture for the hospitality industry in 2025 and 2026

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