Welsh Government's Controversial Tourist Tax Bill Becomes Law

Welsh Government's controversial tourist tax bill becomes law

A new law which could see Welsh councils introduce a charge for overnight stays has received Royal Assent.

Controversial Visitor Levy becomes law in Wales

A controversial Visitor Levy Bill has received Royal Assent from His Majesty The King. The new law gives Welsh councils the choice to introduce a small charge on overnight stays, with all funds reinvested locally to support tourism. Councils will decide how money raised can be used for tourism-related expenses – such as improving toilets, […]

Royal approval for Welsh Government’s tourism tax plans

Plans for a £1.30-a-night tourism tax in parts of Wales from 2027 have been given Royal Assent from King Charles III.

Welsh visitor levy becomes law

First Minister Eluned Morgan and Cabinet Secretary for Finance Mark Drakeford – Image: Welsh Government Emily Price Wales’ Visitor Levy Bill has become law after receiving Royal Assent from His Majesty The King. The legislation gives Welsh councils the choice to introduce a charge on overnight stays, with all funds reinvested locally to support tourism. The charge for overnight stays in hotels, B&Bs and self-catering accommodation will be £1.30 …

Welsh Government's contentious Visitor Levy Bill becomes law

Welsh Labour Government’s contentious Visitor Levy Bill [referred to by some as a ‘Tourism Tax’] has received Royal Assent from His Majesty The King. The new law gives local authorities in Wales the option to introduce a small visitor levy for overnight stays in their area, with all funds reinvested locally to support tourism.