Mozambique to introduce accommodation-based tourism levy
Mozambique’s government plans to introduce a tourism levy collected via accommodation to fund sector investment and marketing, aiming to double foreign tourist arrivals, according to a government document seen by Lusa today. The measure – outlined in the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (PRECE) – seeks to strengthen tourism’s role in job creation. No levy rate has been disclosed.
Revenue will be directed to marketing Mozambican tourism products, service upgrades through training and standards, financing for operators, strategic infrastructure and product diversification. The plan targets an increase in tourism’s direct GDP contribution from 1.1% to 5%, lifting per‑tourist retention from US$125 to US$500 and foreign tourism receipts from US$62.5 million to US$500 million a year. Current state marketing spend is about US$350,000 annually – far below neighbouring South Africa’s reported US$60 million.
Source: Club of Mozambique
