Tourist tax plans for England set to be outlined
Summary
The UK government plans to allow local leaders in England to charge a tourist tax on overnight stays in hotels and other accommodations. The tax would be a percentage of the accommodation cost, with local leaders deciding how to use the money collected.Key Facts
- Mayors in England will be able to introduce a tourist tax on people staying overnight.
- The tax will be charged as a percentage of the accommodation cost, not a flat fee.
- The government believes this method protects budget travelers from high fees.
- Local leaders will decide how to spend the money raised from the tax.
- Similar tourist taxes already exist in Scotland, where Edinburgh charges 5% on overnight stays.
- Manchester introduced a £1 per night fee in 2023 to attract more visitors.
- The government plans to give local leaders power to manage the tax as part of a broad plan for local control.
- Wales will introduce a capped visitor tax of £1.30 per person per night in April next year.
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