- The letter is addressed to the Chair of the Senate of the States General.
- It discusses the impact analysis of a VAT increase on lodging.
- The analysis was conducted by an independent research agency, Significant APE.
- The analysis shows that small price increases may not significantly reduce overnight stays.
- Consumers are price-sensitive to VAT-induced price increases.
- The actual effect may be smaller as respondents might overestimate their behavior change.
- A decrease in demand could lead to reduced revenue for hotels and holiday parks.
- Budget accommodations are more price-sensitive than luxury ones.
- The government acknowledges the impact of removing a reduced VAT rate.
- The analysis suggests the reduced VAT rate is not an effective tool to increase consumption of merit goods.
- The government will use the freed resources for purchasing power measures.
- The analysis does not lead to reconsideration of the VAT measure.
- The actual effects will be monitored starting next year using the data and methods from this research.
- The letter is signed by the Secretary of State for Finance, T. van Oostenbruggen.
Source: open.overheid.nl
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