Ellie Ames 27 November 2024

Wales introduces tourism tax Bill

Wales introduces tourism tax Bill image
Image: BBA Photography / Shutterstock.com

A Bill that would allow councils to introduce a levy on overnight stays has been introduced in Wales this week.

The Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill would see guests charged 75p per night at campsites or in hostels and £1.25p per night for stays in other accommodation.

The Welsh Government has estimated that up to £33m could be generated a year if all local authorities chose to introduce the levy.

It is estimated the earliest councils could do so would be 2027, following a consultation with their community.

The Bill would also see the first register of visitor accommodation in Wales set up, which the Government said would support national and local policy.

Finance secretary Mark Drakeford said: ‘Money raised through a levy would be retained by local authorities and re-invested back into their local areas to support local, sustainable tourism.

‘It’s a small contribution that could make a big difference.’

Welsh Local Government Association leader Andrew Morgan said the group looked forward to seeing the draft legislation, which would ‘mark an important step for Wales’ tourism and local economies’.

What’s happening inside the LGPS? image

What’s happening inside the LGPS?

Get the most informed take on the challenges and opportunities that substantial reform will bring at this year’s PLSA Local Authority Conference.
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Registered Building Inspector (Band 2/Grade 7)

Health and Safety Executive
£60,760 - £65,776
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is transforming building safety regulation across England. United Kingdom / various Locations
Recuriter: Health and Safety Executive

Revenues and Recovery Team Leader

Ashfield District Council
£37,938 - £40,476 per annum (pay award pending)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Revenues and Recovery Team Leader Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Recuriter: Ashfield District Council

Housing Options Officer

Ashfield District Council
£31,067 - £33,366 per annum (pay award pending)
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of residents in housing need? Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Recuriter: Ashfield District Council

Building Services Operative

Ashfield District Council
£25,584 - £27,269 per annum (pay award pending)
The Facilities team are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Recuriter: Ashfield District Council

Street Cleansing Technician (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council
Grade 5, £24,397 per annum (pay award pending)
Do you enjoy working outside, as part of a team that make a direct difference to the communities of Doncaster? Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: City Of Doncaster Council
Linkedin Banner