Naumburg/Wittenberg (dpa/sa) - The German Hotel and Restaurant Association Saxony-Anhalt (Dehoga) has criticized the planned introduction of guest contributions in municipalities. "In addition to Wittenberg, Naumburg would now also like to introduce the guest contribution with the entire municipal area from 2023," said the association on Saturday. In Naumburg, according to the information, there should no longer be a difference between the high and low seasons, and an amount of 2.40 euros should be due all year round.
The municipal policy fleeces the industry and covers it with even more bureaucracy, it said. The association warned of the consequences of such a step. Many people currently have to save, for some, going to restaurants and hotels has “already become a luxury”. "To want to manifest such a levy in such a financially tense situation is absolutely absurd and contributes to the further closure of companies!" The guest contribution will lead to a decrease in guests and "extremely harm" the industry.
