Tourism tax plans could be rejected following 'strong opposition'
But visitors and those working in the tourism sector remain against it.Anglesey council's executive agreed to the recommendation of not imposing the Visitor Levy during a meeting on Tuesday. A final decision will be made by the council on Thursday.A lower rate of 75p per night was proposed for those staying in shared accommodation, external such as hostel dormitories, and camping in tents, while a higher rate of £1.30 was proposed for hotel stays. A public consultation has shown "strong opposition" to the idea among tourism workers, business owners and managers, as well as visitors to the island, a report says.Residents were "more divided" but opposition still slightly exceeded support at more than 58%, it added.
- ▪But visitors and those working in the tourism sector remain against it.Anglesey council's executive agreed to the recommendation of not imposing the Visitor Levy during a meeting on Tuesday.
- ▪A final decision will be made by the council on Thursday.A lower rate of 75p per night was proposed for those staying in shared accommodation, external such as hostel dormitories, and camping in tents, while a higher rate of £1.30 was propo
- ▪A public consultation has shown "strong opposition" to the idea among tourism workers, business owners and managers, as well as visitors to the island, a report says.Residents were "more divided" but opposition still slightly exceeded suppo
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Tourism tax plans could be rejected following 'strong opposition'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, It was estimated the tax could raise upwards of £1.2 to £1.5m per year for Anglesey, excluding VAT and after Welsh government administration costsByDale SpridgeonLocal Democracy Reporting ServicePublished2 minutes agoCouncillors on Anglesey look set to reject bringing in a tourist tax for the island, following opposition to the proposals.It comes after Cyngor Gwynedd delayed its decision on imposing the tax, after a public consultation prompted thousands of responses from visitors, residents and businesses.It was estimated the tax could raise upwards of £1.2 to £1.5m per year for Anglesey, excluding VAT and after Welsh government administration costs.
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