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Liverpool Metro Mayor Welcomes New Powers for Tourist Tax
The UK government enables English mayors to impose a tourist tax on overnight stays, following examples from Scotland and Wales; Manchester raised £2.8 million in its first year.
- On November 25 the government announced mayors and local leaders in England can levy a modest charge on overnight stays to raise local funds.
- Following years of lobbying by local leaders, Manchester already operates a voluntary one-per-night city visitor charge introduced in April 2023, with most guests paying under an opt-out system.
- A 12 week consultation will run until February 18 on GOV.UK, covering entire city regions including Airbnb and hotels, while exempting emergency accommodation, homeless shelters, and registered Gypsy and Traveller sites.
- Mayors say proceeds could fund transport, infrastructure and visitor economy, arguing funds could support extra transport and services during major events, while the Government said a modest levy did not impact visitor numbers.
- Scotland and Wales already allow local levies, with Edinburgh starting a 5 per cent charge next July; hospitality groups warned of harm while Liverpool City Region charges £2 per night post-2027, mayor Steve Rotheram said.
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