Tourist Tax News

There is public anger as migrant hotels are set to be exempt from Andy Burnham's tourist tax. This follows the Prime Minister's decision to allow regional mayor

Studies from various European hotspots indicate that the introduction of tourist taxes has not negatively impacted visitor numbers, despite fears from the UK ho

While England is beginning to implement a tourist tax, many European countries, particularly Italy, have long benefited from such levies, which are typically pa

Holiday firms, including Premier Inn owner Whitbread and Butlin's, have warned that plans to allow mayors to introduce tourist taxes would be "hugely damaging."

Mayors and local leaders are set to gain powers to impose accommodation charges, a move by Labour to raise revenues, which could lead to a 'jobs bloodbath' and

Andy Burnham is set to grant mayors unlimited powers to impose a tourist tax, a move that hospitality bosses warn could jeopardize jobs.

Mayors are set to be granted the authority to impose a tourist tax, with the power to determine the percentage and how the generated revenue will be invested.

Edinburgh festivals are set to receive a 25% boost from a new tourist tax introduced last month, which charges visitors an extra 5% for overnight stays.