THE TAX FOR THE PROMOTION OF TOURISM AND THE ACCOMMODATION TAX

The holiday resort of Veysonnaz involves three municipalities: Veysonnaz, Nendaz and Sion (formerly Salins).
There are three types of tourist taxes collected in these three areas, which are based on the cantonal law on tourism and which aim to encourage the development of quality tourism:

- The tourist tax is collected from non-residents or owners of second homes in Veysonnaz, Nendaz and Sion (ex Salins)
- The tax for the promotion of tourism is collected from owners renting out their accommodation and from entities carrying out an activity linked to tourism in the municipalities of Veysonnaz, Nendaz and Sion (ex Salins)
- The accommodation tax is collected from owners or hosts renting their flats in the commune of Sion (ex Salins)

WHO IS SUBJECT TO THE TAX FOR THE PROMOTION OF TOURISM (TPT) ?

Individuals and legal entities providing goods or services in all sectors that directly or indirectly benefit from the tourism industry (businesses, private property owners renting out their premises and accommodation providers).

WHO PAYS THE ACCOMMODATION TAX ?

Accommodation providers and owners of second homes who rent out their property in the commune of Sion (ex-Salins).

DISTRIBUTION - TAX FOR THE PROMOTION OF TOURISM & ACCOMMODATION TAX

The proceeds from the tax for the promotion of tourism and accommodation tax are used for the promotion of the tourism industry (marketing, communication) in accordance with art. 30 of the Valais law on tourism of 9 February 1996 in the interest of those who are subject to the tax.