US EditionChildren to be exempt from parts of Wales tourism tax but others to pay more
- The Welsh government announced children under 18 are exempt from its tourism tax in some accommodations.
- Concerns arose that a 75p per night charge would burden low-income families and school trips.
- The exemption applies to hostels, campsites, and outdoor centers, but other accommodation rates increase.
- Mark Drakeford stated under 18s staying at lower level accommodation 'would now be exempt altogether'.
- The tax bill passed the first vote, but higher charges for others and council options remain.
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Scouts Cymru welcomes youth exemption from visitor levy
SCOUTS CYMRU has welcomed a commitment from the Welsh Government to exempt under-18s from paying the proposed visitor accommodation levy in Wales. The announcement was made during a Stage 1 debate in the Senedd on Monday (Apr 1), as part of discussions on the Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) (Wales) Bill. The Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Mark Drakeford, confirmed that young people staying in lower-rated accommodation “would now be exe…
Young People to Be Exempt from Wales' Proposed Visitor Levy after Youth-Focused Groups Raise Concerns
News from Wales Young people under the age of 18 will no longer be required to pay the... The post Young People to Be Exempt from Wales’ Proposed Visitor Levy after Youth-Focused Groups Raise Concerns appeared first on News from Wales.
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