Nottingham considers a £2 nightly tourist tax starting January 2026. Critics argue it lacks benefits for visitors and deters tourism. Nottingham’s £2 Tourist Tax Plan Faces Criticism Over Lack of Incentive Nottingham might add a tourist tax. Visitors could pay £2 nightly for hotel rooms. This idea came up in July 2024 and could start…
Welsh tourist sites strike St Davids Day, to protest a new “tourist tax”, planned to come into effect in 2027. St Davids Day Tourist Tax Strike Erupts Across Welsh Attractions Some Welsh tourist spots are striking on St David’s Day. They will close and lower flags. Over eighty sites are protesting a new “tourist tax.”…
Wales may suffer post-2027 due to a visitor levy. Welsh attractions protest the tax, fearing reduced visitor numbers. Welsh Families Face Biggest Impact from Visitor Levy in Wales Wales will likely suffer from a visitor levy starting in 2027. Sector leaders are planning a second strike on St David’s Day. They worry visitor numbers are…
Dublin considers a tourist tax. Revenue would fund improvements. Hotels might be levied. Tourism groups object. Dublin Mulls Tourist Tax to Fuel City Revitalization Efforts Dublin might add a tourist tax for visitors. This idea aims to generate more money for the city. Hotels and short-term rentals could face this new levy. Irish tourism groups…
Burnham’s tourist tax plan for Manchester draws criticism. Concerns raised about impact on hospitality and visitor burden. Manchester Tourist Tax Faces Opposition: Concerns Over Burden on Visitors Andy Burnham wants a tourist tax for Manchester. The tax would be mandatory for visitors, applying to those staying in Greater Manchester. He wants a “proper levy,” discussing…
Manchester eyes a bigger tourist tax after its visitor charge raises £2.8m, boosting the local economy. Manchester Considers a Proper Tourist Tax After Visitor Charge Success Manchester might get a tourist tax soon. Andy Burnham thinks it’s fair. Other countries use tourist taxes, like Spain and France. They charge visitors extra money. Manchester already has…
Glasgow considers a Clyde Tunnel toll and congestion charge to increase income for city projects. Glasgow Clyde Tunnel Toll Considered to Boost Council Income Glasgow needs more money. The council is considering a toll for the Clyde Tunnel. This would only affect drivers living outside Glasgow. They are also thinking about a congestion charge. The…
Bristol Lib Dems suggest a visitor tax to fund cultural heritage and sustain tourism, mirroring Manchester’s initiative. Lib Dems Propose Tourist Tax for Bristol to Boost City Funds Bristol councillors will meet next week. They plan to agree on the budget for the year. The Green Party suggests cuts of about £43 million and they…
Wales to introduce tourist tax in 2027, sparking worry among tourism leaders about deterring visitors through added costs. Welsh Tourism Faces New Local Tax Rules Causing Industry Concerns Wales will permit local tourist taxes beginning in 2027. Councils can add extra charges, surprising tourism leaders. Some worry it will scare away visitors. The base tax…
Welsh councils may add to tourist taxes from 2027. This surprises tourism leaders who fear the impact on prices and visitors. Wales Councils Could Add Premiums to Tourist Tax Starting in 2027 Wales will let councils add to tourist taxes. These taxes start in 2027. Some tourism leaders didn’t know about this, and they are…