Soi Sim Beach in Ha Long Bay Plans November Reopening After Six Years
Vietnam’s Soi Sim Beach is targeting an early-November reopening after a six-year closure, adding a potential stop to Ha Long Bay’s Route 2 cruises.
Transient Accommodation Tax
A transient accommodation tax is a lodging tax applied to short-term stays in hotels or vacation rentals.
A transient accommodation tax is a tax charged on short-term lodging stays, such as hotels, vacation rentals, or resorts. It’s usually paid by travelers and collected by accommodation providers on behalf of local or state governments. The tax helps fund public services, tourism promotion, or local infrastructure in the destination.
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