6+ hour, 48+ min ago   (36+ words) Visitors to Bath, Bristol and Weston could soon be paying a tourist tax, which Helen Godwin says would raise money for improving transport. Tourist tax plans welcomed by regional mayor Read more on this story here....

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (405+ words) Imposing a tourist tax in Surrey would be "the wrong tax, at the wrong time", the chair of the county's official tourist board has said. Mayors in England are to be given the power to introduce an overnight visitor levy…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (645+ words) London's tourism levy will be capped at 5% of the cost of accommodation, the BBC understands. Sir Sadiq Khan said he "strongly" welcomed plans set to be formally unveiled by the government later granting mayors in England the power to set…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (23+ words) Should tourists pay £1 tax for overnight stays in North Yorkshire? BBC Should tourists pay £1 tax for overnight stays in North Yorkshire?...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (523+ words) Plans to give mayors in England the power to introduce a levy on tourists are expected to be outlined on Thursday. Under the proposals, a fee would be charged to people staying overnight and local leaders would decide how the…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (331+ words) Surrey's two new unitary authorities are considering a tourism tax to help buoy their finances. This "overnight visitor levy", which regional mayors will be allowed to charge under government plans, could come to the county as part of a major…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (480+ words) A new report has recommended imposing a £1 per night tourist tax across York and North Yorkshire. Commissioned by the mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, the Policy Lab review said the levy could raise £26m for the region each…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1062+ words) A Scarborough bed and breakfast owner has said businesses like his will face an "uneven playing field" if a so-called tourist tax is introduced in North Yorkshire but not in neighbouring East Yorkshire. A consultation on plans for a visitor…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (638+ words) Highland Council is to hold a public consultation on its plans for a £5 per room, per night visitor levy for stays in hotels, B&Bs and short-term lets. The proposed charge for hostels and campsites would be £2 per night. A…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (489+ words) A "serious conversation" needs to be had about the merits of introducing a tourist tax, the leader of Cornwall Council has said. Councillor Leigh Frost said it could be a way for visitors to contribute to fund public services - but…...