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Tourists Could Face Extra Charge for Staying Overnight in Oxford Hotels
- On July 1, the Senedd progressed a bill concerning a visitor levy aimed at charging overnight guests in Wales, with the revenue intended to support local tourism initiatives.
- The bill aims to let councils introduce a small nightly charge to fund local tourism infrastructure amid concerns about double taxation and cost of living impacts.
- The levy exempts under-18s in hostels and campsites, charging adults 75p per night there and £1.30 per night in other accommodation, with revenues ring-fenced for tourism.
- Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford highlighted that a modest visitor levy, if adopted by councils, has the potential to significantly benefit local communities, while the government allocates over £70 million to bolster the tourism sector.
- If passed, the levy could enhance tourism sustainability but faces industry warnings of job losses and demand decline due to increased costs on overnight guests.
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