Greece set to hit holidaymakers with 18% tax on hotels and restaurants (but tourism chiefs warn move is ‘catastrophic’)

‘Greece’s plan to to charge tourists 18 per cent tax on hotels and restaurants in the hope of revitalising its flagging economy has been described as ‘catastrophic’ by tourism chiefs.

Tax could rise to 18 per cent from 13 per cent on restaurant bills, while tax on hotels could almost triple from the current 6.5 per cent rate.

Fears are growing that it will not only affect those with existing bookings to visit the country, but also put prospective tourists off.’

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