Summary
Cardiff plans to introduce a new tourism tax for overnight visitors, becoming the first in Wales to do so. The tax would charge £1.30 per person per night for most accommodations, starting in April 2027, and is expected to raise £3.5 million yearly. A public consultation will begin if the council approves it.
Key Facts
- Cardiff could introduce a £1.30 per night fee for overnight guests in most accommodations.
- The tax is expected to generate £3.5 million annually for local authorities.
- A 12-week public consultation is set to start on December 1 if approved.
- Welsh legislation passed in September allows for the tax to begin in April 2027.
- The fee applies to stays of 31 nights or fewer in various accommodations but exempts some, like children under 18.
- The funds aim to improve the visitor experience in Cardiff, such as funding events and marketing.
- Some business leaders express concern about the tax's potential economic impact.
- The tax is considered lower than many other European tourism fees.
