Room Tax

The "room tax" – tourism tax – is charged on hotel stays. It is a common fee in Europe and in cities in Brazil that have Convention & Visitors Bureaus (C&VB). It is charged to guests, not the hotels, and aims to help C&VBs achieve their objectives.

The room tax varies from city to city and also by different hotel categories. Thus, associated hotels may charge a tourism tax ranging from R$ 2.00 to R$ 3.00 per day per room.

Similar to other costs mentioned (such as the investment from founders and the fees from members), the room tax is set by C&VB members in an assembly.

In Brasília, the room tax is set at R$ 3.00 per day per room.

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Who controls and manages the C&VB?

The control and management of a C&VB are carried out by its own members, through representatives specifically designated for this purpose.

Additionally, a C&VB also has a technical and administrative support team that acts as the executive body of the administration.

External control is exercised by the Public Prosecutor's Office and also by independent auditors.

What are the benefits for Associates?

There are several benefits provided by Convention & Visitors Bureaus (C&VB) to their founders and members, including:

Priority Access: Priority access to information about events and contacts with event-promoting entities.
Networking Opportunities: Enhanced integration with the local tourism trade and increased business opportunities among C&VB members.
Exclusive Meetings: Special meetings with event-promoting entities' presidents for members.
Cooperative Marketing Opportunities: Exclusive participation in tourism products, promotional packages, workshops, and sales trips organized by the C&VB.
Promotion in Official Materials: Inclusion in the C&VB's official promotional materials.
Exclusive Data Access: Access to the C&VB's event and infrastructure databases for the city and region.
Event Acquisition Partnership: Partnership in event acquisition efforts.
Exclusive Material Distribution: Exclusive distribution of members' materials at events attended by the C&VB.