Cities in England to charge levies on tourists staying overnight
發佈日期: 2025-11-26 13:01
TVB News
A tourist tax is to be introduced across England with local mayors imposing a modest charge on overnight stays. The revenue earned will be ploughed back into local transport and infrastructure.
Tourists visiting England will now have to dig a little deeper into their pockets as local mayors introduce a tourist levy calling it a "modest" charge on visitors staying in hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses and holiday lets.
Officials said the measures would bring cities in England in line with other tourist destinations around the world which charge a similar levy such as in New York, Paris and Milan.
This comes a day before Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves unveils her Budget in the House of Commons.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan welcomed the announcement saying it is "great news for London." Adding, "The extra funding will directly support London's economy, and help cement our reputation as a global tourism and business destination."
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said "Nearly two million people from all over the world choose to visit Greater Manchester every year. The money they spend contributes about 9-billion pounds annually to our economy supporting over a 100,000 jobs."
The levy will be invested in infrastructure as well as keeping the streets clean and enhancing the public transport systems including later running buses and trams.
A research report from the Greater London Authority in 2017 estimated a 5 percent levy on accommodation could raise 239-million pounds a year in the capital alone.
