Children from low-income families could miss out on school trips if a tourism tax is introduced in Wales, ministers have been warned. Scouts Cymru said young people could miss out on the "life-changing experience of camps and overnight stays".

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Tourism tax: Fears schools might ditch Wales for trips in England

A few extra pounds in taxes could stop some children being able to enjoy trips in Wales, Scouts warn.

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The Wales Tourism Alliance has objected to the proposed new visitor levy in Wales.

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Urgent tourist tax warning issued as new £1.25 fee could cause '390 job losses'

The Welsh Tourism Alliance (WTA) has said it is "disappointed" that the Welsh Government is pressing ahead with a policy it has admitted will result in job losses in Wales

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Tourist tax set to go forward amid fears it will 'destroy tourism in Wales'

The 'Feel the hwyl. Only in Wales' campaign has been met with a range of reactions from the public, as seen in the comments section from the readers of North Wales Live

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'Don't forget the tourist tax' - readers have say on 'Feel the hwyl' campaign

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								 Email Following speculation this week about the potential introduction of a tourist tax, UKHospitality has once again highlighted the dire impacts a charge would have on tourism. Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said:
“The idea that a tourist tax would fix the public finances is completely misguided, and would only serve to inflict damage on the UK’s tourism and hospitality sect…

Tourism tax: Fears schools might ditch Wales for trips in England

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