England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
Local leaders can set an uncapped fee on overnight stays and direct the revenue to transport, culture and public services, officials said.
- On Thursday, the government plans to empower mayors in England to introduce a percentage-based visitor levy on overnight accommodation. Local leaders will decide how to reinvest revenue to support priorities and economic growth.
- Part of a wider devolution agenda, the policy allows regions to raise income for local priorities. Prime Minister Andy Burnham frames this as a growth tool, mirroring schemes used in cities like Amsterdam, Rome, and New York.
- Unlike Manchester's £1 flat fee, the new levy charges a percentage of accommodation costs. London could raise more than £350m annually with a 3% rate, while Scotland already charges 5% in Edinburgh.
- Trade body Hospitality warned earlier this year that taxes risk "undermining international competitiveness" and discouraging domestic breaks. The Overnight Visitor Levy could make holidays more expensive, adding costs for families facing cost-of-living challenges.
- Housing Secretary Angela Rayner meets mayors Thursday to discuss implementation details. Officials stated local leaders will be "able to set out plans for how revenues will be invested by March 2028.
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