An island vacations rental website is to collect a new tax on Airbnb-style holidays.

BermudaRentals.com will collect the 4.5 per cent visitor fee direct from bookers “to maximise convenience for both visitors and property owners”.

The website, which has about 100 properties listed, joins the Airbnb website as collection agents for the new tax, which will be imposed at the start of next month.

Kevin Dallas, the chief executive of the Bermuda Tourism Authority, said: “The Bermuda Tourism Authority continues talks with vacation rental websites to encourage fee collection arrangements that alleviate hassle for property owners and increase convenience for visitors.

“We’re pleased to add Bermuda Rentals to the list.”

Holiday rental property owners not listed and booked through either website will have to collect the new tax and submit the proceeds every month to the BTA at GoToBermuda.com/BTAConnect.

First time users at BTAConnect can get a login by e-mailing BTAConnect@BermudaTourism.com.