A new bill will allow for a tourist tax on accommodation in the UK, bringing English cities in line with practices across Europe.
Travelers spending the night in England may soon notice a new line item on their bills: the government has taken steps to allow city mayors to introduce a tourist tax.
The government says the new levy will be “modest” and will apply to hotels, B&Bs, short-term accommodation, and other paid accommodation. This will bring England in line with Scotland and Wales, which are already moving toward similar taxes.
Ministers say the funds raised will go toward developing transport, infrastructure, and the overall tourism economy. However, the initiative has already faced resistance from the hospitality industry, which warns that it will add costs to already high prices.
