tourist tax
Westminster council calls for Airbnbs to be taxed and registered
Westminster City Council is seeking new powers to clamp down on short-term lets such as Airbnbs after warning they create “an uneven playing field” for hospitality businesses and fail to contribute to the upkeep of the borough.
Visitor levy ‘incredibly worrying’ without upper limit, says UKHospitality Scotland
A cap on the number of nights a visitor levy can be charged in Scotland should be set to avoid the "real risk" of losing tourists, UKHospitality Scotland has warned.
'Disappointment' as Welsh government pushes ahead with tourist tax plans
UKHospitality Cymru expressed "deep disappointment" that the Welsh government will proceed with legislative proposals that will[...]
Welsh tourist tax would be 'final straw' for hospitality businesses
The introduction of a tourist tax in Wales could prove the “final straw” for some hospitality[...]
Wales launches tourist tax consultation
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on proposals to give local authorities the powers to[...]
Wales to consult on ‘unfair and commercially restrictive’ tourism tax this autumn
The Welsh government has confirmed a consultation on proposals for a local visitor levy will launch[...]
Scottish government unveils new licensing scheme for short-term lets
The Scottish government has unveiled a licensing scheme for short-term lets including Airbnb, set to come into force from spring 2021. "
Highland Council gives tourist tax the green light despite hospitality concerns
Highland Council has given the introduction of a tourist tax the green light claiming it would have a “net benefit” to the area.
Scottish tourist tax would cost 6,000 jobs and £200m to economy
The introduction of a tourist tax in Scotland would see 6,000 jobs lost and a hit to the country’s economy of more than £200m, according to research by UKHospitality.
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