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.

Visitor Levy Becomes Law in Wales

The 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. All funds must be reinvested locally to support tourism. Councils will decide how money raised can be used for tourism-related expenses – such as improving toilets, footpaths, beaches, visitor centres and activities. The Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) will collect and manage the lev…

Wales' tourism tax becomes law, levy won't start until at least 2027

A law to charge tourists a tax for staying in Wales has been given 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.