Powys Tourism Providers Asked for Thoughts on Controversial New Tax

Mark Drakeford's tourism tax will be a 'disaster' for Wales

Senedd members will vote on introducing the law this week

Powys tourism providers asked for thoughts on controversial new tax

The bill proposes that people staying overnight in Wales will pay a small charge.

Tourism tax to pass final Senedd hurdle as Pembrokeshire opts out

Final vote expected Tuesday – Tax not due to come into force until 2027 PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has confirmed it will not implement the controversial Tourism Tax, despite a final vote on the enabling legislation due to take place in the Senedd on Tuesday (July 8). The Stage 4 vote on the Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) (Wales) Bill is expected to pass with Labour and Plaid Cymru support. It would give local authorities across Wale…

Mid Wales tourism leaders worried about Welsh Government visitor levy

Mid Wales tourism industry leaders are worried that the Welsh Government is pressing ahead with a proposed tourism tax before fully understanding the potential impacts. The tax moved a step closer on Tuesday night when the proposal was agreed in the Senedd, despite being strongly opposed by the tourism sector which says the Welsh Government does not have the data it needs to properly justify supporting the new legislation. The Visitor Levy Bill …