Russia tourism tax revenue up 60% in H1 2026 on lodging reform

Russia collected 5.2 billion rubles in tourism tax in H1 2026, up 60% year-on-year, driven by a doubling of classified lodging rooms and a broader tax base. The increase reflects domestic policy implementation rather than a surge in tourism demand, and its macroeconomic impact is minimal.

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