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Scottish Sun
7 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Top UK holiday destination to charge £1.30 MORE per night in tourist tax crackdown
The move has been met with sturdy opposition TAXING TIMES Top UK holiday destination to charge £1.30 MORE per night in tourist tax crackdown Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITS visiting a popular UK destination are set to be hit with an extra £1.30 per night. Holidaymakers who take a trip to Wales will be thumped with a visitor levy - or tourist tax - after the proposal was given the nod. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Visitors to Wales are set to be hit with a tourist tax from 2027 Credit: Getty It marks the first local tax in 500 years to be legislated in the country and will likely put into effect from April 2027. Punters who stay in hotels or Airbnbs will be required to pay an added £1.30 per night, while those overnighting in hostels and campsites will be asked to hand over 80p, North Wales Live reported. With Plaid Cymru's support for the Bill, it was voted through with 37 Senedd Members in support, 13 against and no abstentions. However, if the Welsh Conservatives down the community-based party, they say the tax will be scrapped. In the Senedd yesterday, North Wales Tory MS Sam Rowlands said the tax was 'bad for Wales and bad for the Welsh tourism sector'. He added: 'You really would think that nobody would ever travel to a holiday destination in Wales again. 'Our research tells us unequivocally that the revenue generated has significantly contributed to environmental protection, the enhancement of facilities and infrastructure, the preservation of natural beauty, while supporting the visitor economy – all without deterring tourism. "We want the same for Wales.' The tax, which has been revised since its initial proposal, will not require under 18s staying campsites, hostels and outdoors centres to pay the tax. Locations including Swansea, Newport, Caerphilly, Vale of Glamorgan and Rhondda Cynon Taf have said they have no plans to impose the tax on visitors. Cadbury Shrinks Fudge Bars, Brent Offers Free White Goods, and HMRC Side Hustle Tax Alert – Money News Today It comes news that people staying overnight in Liverpool will have to pay the "tourist tax" - which could raise millions each year - after it was introduced in June. The vote was passed during a ballot by Accommodation BID, which represents 83 hotels and a number of serviced apartment providers in the city. Dubbed the £2 City Visitor Charge, the group predicts the levy could raise as much as £9.2 million over two years, of which around 73 per cent will go towards supporting Liverpool's visitor economy. Liverpool BID Company, which manages Accommodation BID, said the tax would "turbo charge" the tourism and visitor economy in the UK's fifth largest city. Accommodation providers and hotels will manage and administer the charge, making customers pay either when they check in or when their stay is over. Money raised under the scheme will be administered by Accommodation BID, which includes two business improvement districts in the city centre and represents more than 800 companies. Of the 83 hotels balloted about the charge, 59 per cent were in favour, from a turnout of 53 per cent - meaning just 26 of the establishments queried approved of the scheme, with 18 opposed.
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Top UK holiday destination to charge £1.30 MORE per night in tourist tax crackdown
BRITS visiting a popular UK destination are set to be hit with an extra £1.30 per night. Holidaymakers who take a trip to Wales will be thumped with a visitor levy - or tourist tax - after the proposal was given the nod. 1 Visitors to Wales are set to be hit with a tourist tax from 2027 Credit: Getty It marks the first local tax in 500 years to be legislated in the country and will likely put into effect from April 2027. Punters who stay in hotels or Airbnbs will be required to pay an added £1.30 per night, while those overnighting in hostels and campsites will be asked to hand over 80p, North Wales Live With However, if the Welsh Conservatives down the community-based party, they say the tax will be scrapped. read more in travel In the Senedd yesterday, North Wales Tory MS Sam Rowlands said the tax was 'bad for Wales and bad for the Welsh tourism sector'. He added: 'You really would think that nobody would ever travel to a holiday destination in Wales again. 'Our research tells us unequivocally that the revenue generated has significantly contributed to environmental protection, the enhancement of facilities and infrastructure, the preservation of natural beauty, while supporting the visitor economy – all without deterring tourism. "We want the same for Wales.' Most read in Travel The tax, which has been revised since its initial proposal, will not require under 18s staying campsites, hostels and outdoors centres to pay the tax. Locations including Swansea, Newport, Caerphilly, Vale of Glamorgan and Rhondda Cynon Taf have said they have no plans to impose the tax on visitors. Cadbury Shrinks Fudge Bars, Brent Offers Free White Goods, and HMRC Side Hustle Tax Alert – Money News Today It comes news that people staying overnight in Liverpool will have to pay the "tourist tax" - which could raise millions each year - after it was introduced in June. The vote was passed during a ballot by Accommodation BID, which represents 83 hotels and a number of serviced apartment providers in the city. Dubbed the £2 City Visitor Charge, the group predicts the levy could raise as much as £9.2 million over two years, of which around 73 per cent will go towards supporting Liverpool's visitor economy. Liverpool BID Company, which manages Accommodation BID, said the tax would "turbo charge" the tourism and visitor economy in the UK's fifth largest city. Accommodation providers and hotels will manage and administer the charge, making customers pay either when they check in or when their stay is over. Money raised under the scheme will be administered by Accommodation BID, which includes two business improvement districts in the city centre and represents more than 800 companies. Of the 83 hotels balloted about the charge, 59 per cent were in favour, from a turnout of 53 per cent - meaning just 26 of the establishments queried approved of the scheme, with 18 opposed.
The Independent
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Liverpool becomes latest UK city to introduce a ‘tourist tax'
Liverpool will introduce a £2 per night charge for hotel and serviced accommodation stays from June. The charge, resulting from a vote by Accommodation BID, aims to generate £9.2m over two years to support the city's visitor economy. Unlike a traditional tourist tax, this charge is a modification to the existing BID levy, shifting the cost from business rates to guests. The initiative follows Manchester's similar approach in 2023, utilising Business Improvement District legislation. The funds will be used to enhance the visitor experience, attract larger events, and boost tourism in Liverpool.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This popular UK city is latest to introduce a ‘tourist tax'
Liverpool will become the latest city in the UK to introduce a 'tourist tax' for visitors, charging £2 for overnight stays at hotels in the area. Liverpool is known for its vibrant music past, with the likes of The Beatles and Cilla Black hailing from the city, as well as its maritime history and Premier League football clubs, but visitors will now have to pay a little extra to enjoy the sights. Hoteliers voted to introduce a £2 per night charge to guests in the city in a ballot carried out by Accommodation BID, representing 83 hotels. The organisation says that a £2 'city visitor charge', to be rolled out from June, is projected to bring in £9.2m over two years, £6.7m of which will go towards supporting the city's visitor economy through a subvention fund. The new levy will be managed and administered by hotels and serviced accommodation, charged when guests check in or out. For a levy to be introduced under government legislation, the organisation will require a clear and transparent business plan for the use of funds generated by the £2 overnight charge. While Scotland has passed legislation permitting local authorities to levy 'tourist taxes' on accommodation, neither central nor local governments in England have the power to introduce tourist taxes at present. Yet, in 2023, Manchester became the first city in England to introduce a form of tourism levy via a legal workaround, and Liverpool has now followed suit. Manchester and Liverpool city councils both introduced a tourism-based Business Improvement District (BID) as of 1 April 2023, using existing legal power to establish a form of tourist tax. Liverpool BID Company, which manages Accommodation BID, says its new £2 charge would not be a tourist tax or visitor levy, but a change to the existing BID levy through the Business Improvement District legislation. Currency, the BID levy is paid by business rates of hotels, but the change will move this charge levied per occupied room/unit per night to be recouped from guests. The company says the levy would support business conferences and destination marketing, and hopes it will bring major events to the city that generate overnight stays. Bill Addy, CEO of Liverpool BID Company, said: 'This £2 a night levy will be to help turbo charge Liverpool's tourism and visitor economy, helping the city attract bigger events [that] bring people to the city. 'The circular visitor economy is one that becomes sustainable, in that it is able to invest towards the aspects it needs to make itself successful. Mr Addy said that Liverpool has drawn inspiration from other cities around Europe to introduce the levy. 'We have always said that the industry should have their say on whether they want this levy to come in, as they are administering it,' he added. 'The evidence of other European cities suggests this model will translate overnight stays into major investment, so that we can convert that into world-leading and world-beating events.' Marcus Magee, Chair of Liverpool's Accommodation BID, also welcomed the outcome of the ballot. 'This is a major step in enabling the hospitality sector to have a say and an influence in regards to the city's decision-making around the visitor economy, which is crucial to the vibrancy and economy of the city,' he said. 'The business improvement district structure allows for a clear and transparent approach to the use of investment'.
The Independent
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Independent
This popular UK city is latest to introduce a ‘tourist tax'
Liverpool will become the latest city in the UK to introduce a ' tourist tax ' for visitors, charging £2 for overnight stays at hotels in the area. Liverpool is known for its vibrant music past, with the likes of The Beatles and Cilla Black hailing from the city, as well as its maritime history and Premier League football clubs, but visitors will now have to pay a little extra to enjoy the sights. Hoteliers voted to introduce a £2 per night charge to guests in the city in a ballot carried out by Accommodation BID, representing 83 hotels. The organisation says that a £2 'city visitor charge', to be rolled out from June, is projected to bring in £9.2m over two years, £6.7m of which will go towards supporting the city's visitor economy through a subvention fund. The new levy will be managed and administered by hotels and serviced accommodation, charged when guests check in or out. For a levy to be introduced under government legislation, the organisation will require a clear and transparent business plan for the use of funds generated by the £2 overnight charge. While Scotland has passed legislation permitting local authorities to levy 'tourist taxes' on accommodation, neither central nor local governments in England have the power to introduce tourist taxes at present. Yet, in 2023, Manchester became the first city in England to introduce a form of tourism levy via a legal workaround, and Liverpool has now followed suit. Manchester and Liverpool city councils both introduced a tourism-based Business Improvement District (BID) as of 1 April 2023, using existing legal power to establish a form of tourist tax. Liverpool BID Company, which manages Accommodation BID, says its new £2 charge would not be a tourist tax or visitor levy, but a change to the existing BID levy through the Business Improvement District legislation. Currency, the BID levy is paid by business rates of hotels, but the change will move this charge levied per occupied room/unit per night to be recouped from guests. The company says the levy would support business conferences and destination marketing, and hopes it will bring major events to the city that generate overnight stays. Bill Addy, CEO of Liverpool BID Company, said: 'This £2 a night levy will be to help turbo charge Liverpool's tourism and visitor economy, helping the city attract bigger events [that] bring people to the city. 'The circular visitor economy is one that becomes sustainable, in that it is able to invest towards the aspects it needs to make itself successful. Mr Addy said that Liverpool has drawn inspiration from other cities around Europe to introduce the levy. 'We have always said that the industry should have their say on whether they want this levy to come in, as they are administering it,' he added. 'The evidence of other European cities suggests this model will translate overnight stays into major investment, so that we can convert that into world-leading and world-beating events.' Marcus Magee, Chair of Liverpool's Accommodation BID, also welcomed the outcome of the ballot. 'This is a major step in enabling the hospitality sector to have a say and an influence in regards to the city's decision-making around the visitor economy, which is crucial to the vibrancy and economy of the city,' he said. 'The business improvement district structure allows for a clear and transparent approach to the use of investment'.
