Government Warned Don't Rush Tourist Tax Decision as Liverpool and Manchester Come Together

Government warned don't rush tourist tax decision as Liverpool and Manchester come together

New powers could be granted to the Liverpool City Region in 2028

BID urges Government to ‘slow down’ on tourist tax

Liverpool’s Accommodation BID, representing local hotels, urges Government to ‘slow down’ on plans for a new tourist tax, putting it at odds with Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram who enthusiastically supports the idea. Tony McDonough reports Overnight visitors to Liverpool already pay a levy. Picture by Tony McDonough   Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram is keen on new powers to introduce a tourist tax in Liverpool city region but the body representing city h…

Manchester and Liverpool leaders warn government to ‘slow down’ on tourist tax plans

Business Improvement Districts say 'this is too complex an issue to be rushed'

Downtown in Business Calls for Government to Slow Down on National Tourist Tax Proposals

Downtown in Business has added its voice to calls from business leaders in Liverpool and Manchester urging the Government to slow down and rethink proposals for a national tourist tax, warning that rushed policy decisions risk damaging a hospitality sector already under significant pressure.

Statement from CityCo & Liverpool BID: Tourism Tax

Liverpool BID | CityCo Manchester joint statement: This is too complex an issue to be rushed and we would urge the Government to slow down and think this through. There has been limited opportunity to speak to the business sector it directly impacts; hotels and hospitality. The reason the ABID model and visitor levy works so well in Manchester and Liverpool is because it is private sector led, it puts the hotel industry at the heart of the strat…