US EditionVisitors Could Be Charged for Overnight Stays Across Wales
- On July 1, 2025, the Wales Bill proposing a visitor levy progressed to the Senedd’s third stage, enabling local councils to impose a small fee on overnight visitors.
- The levy proposal emerged as part of efforts to support the tourism sector, with amendments exempting under-18s in hostels or campsites, and rates set at 75p or £1.30 per adult per night.
- The Welsh Government plans to reinvest all levy revenue in local tourism infrastructure, building on a broader £70 million investment in the sector this year to sustain its economic contribution.
- Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford highlighted that the visitor levy, if adopted by councils, would represent a modest payment from visitors that could significantly benefit local communities.
- Industry representatives warn the levy could harm the sector, which contributes around £3 billion annually and risks up to 2,500 job losses, though supporters view it as key to a sustainable tourism future.
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Overnight stays in Wales may come with a visitor levy charge
A new visitor levy could soon be introduced in Wales.
·Wrexham, United Kingdom
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