England mayors to be given tourist tax powers
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Labelled a tourist tax, proposals would give mayors power to decide how revenue raised should be invested
EXCLUSIVE: A tourism levy has been praised by the leader of Brent Council, which covers Wembley Stadium, who said it would mean 'real benefits to our businesses and local economy' but also help bring
'We have to be careful not to make things worse'
Hotels and tourism firms have warned that an uncapped tourist tax will be "hugely damaging" and see costs passed onto holidaymakers.
The Government plans to give England’s mayors the power to introduce a tourist tax, in an update to be set out today (September 10). The tax will be decided by local leaders and charged as a percentage of the cost of accommodation to overnight visitors, rather than a flat fee, which the Government argues will protect budget holidays.