Tourism tax needs to be more flexible in Wales, warns expert
A tourism expert has urged the Welsh government to make its proposed visitor levy more flexible by allowing decisions at a sub-county level rather than a uniform county-wide approach. Several local councils, including Anglesey, Gwynedd, and Conwy, have recently rejected or postponed implementing the tax due to concerns about its impact on the tourism industry. The expert argues that the current legislation lacks the flexibility seen in other regions, such as England, where local authorities have greater control over rates and exemptions.
- ▪Anglesey council rejected the tourism tax, while Gwynedd and Conwy councils postponed their decisions pending further analysis of consultation responses.
- ▪Dr. Linda Osti from Bangor University criticized the current legislation for applying a one-size-fits-all approach at the county level instead of allowing for sub-county variations.
- ▪The proposed levy would charge 75p plus VAT for hostels and tents, and £1.30 plus VAT for most other accommodation types per person per night starting in 2027.
- ▪Consultation feedback in Gwynedd revealed mixed reactions, with higher support from residents but significant opposition from visitors and businesses worried about reduced bookings and competitiveness.
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Tourism tax needs to be more flexible in Wales, warns expert Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Gwynedd and Conwy have both postponed making any decisions on introducing a tourism taxByAnna Lewis BBC Wales Published6 minutes agoWales' tourism tax needs to be more flexible, an expert has said. Last week, Anglesey council rejected introducing the visitor levy for now, over concerns for its tourism industry, while Gwynedd and Conwy councils both postponed making any decision on the nightly fee.
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