Proposed visitor levy for Wales

Like many LAs all are looking at ways of increasing income to bolster services for their citizens or in Wales it is populations 

Edinburgh is the same

https://gov.wales/visitor-levy#respond-blockhttps://gov.wales/visitor-levy#respond-block

 

Thanks for the post, I've made the link active

Living in an area where visitors can put a huge strain on resources, I can understand the view of the Welsh Govt. Visitors, though, do bring income to our area so it is a two edged sword.

The admin of such a scheme will be huge and nobody yet has an answer to the issue of collecting tourist tax from those LV-ers who don't use recognised sites.

It is on all types of accommodation here hotels,B&B all camping, gites and call Taxe de Sejour and has been for a number of years and varies by department and collected at source as or friends have to do for their B&B and they do the paperwork regularly.

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Indeed. I don’t object to paying it in France and wouldn’t here. I would however like it ring fenced, to be used on projects that benefit tourists and the tourist industry. Perhaps an Aire or three.😉

Additional admin for CLs. Might be enough, particularly those that provide EHU to call it a day given the increased cost. Definitely a case for a chain of basic along the lines of Camping-Car-Park with automated access and payment. Otherwise I can see a significant escalation in 'wild camping'.

If it’s like France it is just a set amount per person per night,  let’s say 50p. Therefore the admin would be minimal.

Excellent idea RJ👍🏻, we make the mess we should pay. In times of Austerity increasing income is paramount. I fully support the revenue raisers👏🏻👏🏻

Short sighted short term gain I think. I  will continue to spend my touring pounds supporting the leisure industry in England.