Proposed visitor levy for Wales

RonJu replied on 18/11/2022 10:21

RonJu

Posted on 18/11/2022 10:21

The Welsh Government are considering introducing a visitor tax that would apply to camping, caravans and motorhomes if they stop at a site in Wales overnight. This tax could be added to the site fees although he amount has not been decided. There is a consultation which started in September and ends on the 13th December so there is not much time to respond. For more information the link is: https://gov.wales/visitor-levy#respond-blockhttps://gov.wales/visitor-levy#respond-block

37 replies

replied on 18/11/2022 13:56

Posted on 18/11/2022 13:31 by GEandGJE

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

Posted on 18/11/2022 13:56

The user and all related content has been Deleted User

1 person likes this

JVB66 replied on 18/11/2022 14:00

Member

JVB66

Caravanner

Posted on 18/11/2022 13:31 by GEandGJE

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

Posted on 18/11/2022 14:00

I think it will not be long before many LAs in the UK tourist hot spots will go down the same route,to help maintain services including refuse collection from litter bins and litter louts

We have some very popular lakes that are a magnet at weekend and school holidays for people from London although its about a 20+mile journey ,which takes a team of litter pickers to clear up so a tourist "tax?"would help offset the cost to our council tax

North Norfolk LA considering it according to one of their councillors

1 person likes this

watto64 replied on 18/11/2022 14:12

Member

watto64

Caravanner

Posted on 18/11/2022 14:12

Do we not spend enough on supporting local business now, i know i do. A couple of £ a night will add up on a months holiday which could be a couple of meals out at local pubs, cafes etc. not happening. Do we really think money collected by LA's will go to the local community? I'm not so sure.

replied on 18/11/2022 14:16

Posted on 18/11/2022 14:00 by JVB66

I think it will not be long before many LAs in the UK tourist hot spots will go down the same route,to help maintain services including refuse collection from litter bins and litter louts

We have some very popular lakes that are a magnet at weekend and school holidays for people from London although its about a 20+mile journey ,which takes a team of litter pickers to clear up so a tourist "tax?"would help offset the cost to our council tax

North Norfolk LA considering it according to one of their councillors

Posted on 18/11/2022 14:16

The user and all related content has been Deleted User

1 person likes this

JVB66 replied on 18/11/2022 14:19

Member

JVB66

Caravanner

Posted on 18/11/2022 14:12 by watto64

Do we not spend enough on supporting local business now, i know i do. A couple of £ a night will add up on a months holiday which could be a couple of meals out at local pubs, cafes etc. not happening. Do we really think money collected by LA's will go to the local community? I'm not so sure.

Posted on 18/11/2022 14:19

I do not think that a tourist "tax"would be put in position to assist with local businesses,except to keep there taxes down,but to help as others have said to go towards keeping the area as tourists hope to find them on arrival,not necessarily as some leave it

Cornersteady replied on 18/11/2022 14:44

Member

Cornersteady

Caravanner

Posted on 18/11/2022 14:44

As others have said it happens already in Europe. If I want to go somewhere then it's part of the cost and we pay it.

1 person likes this

GEandGJE replied on 18/11/2022 15:12

Member

GEandGJE

Motorhomer

Posted on 18/11/2022 15:12

Sorry if people don't agree with my view. So why aren't we calling this a Cash Grab by the Welsh government when the club were accused of the same for asking for a deposit. Without getting into politics isn't it that responsibility of governments, even devolved governments, to provide this services from central funding.

2 people like this

GEandGJE replied on 18/11/2022 15:17

Member

GEandGJE

Motorhomer

Posted on 18/11/2022 14:00 by JVB66

I think it will not be long before many LAs in the UK tourist hot spots will go down the same route,to help maintain services including refuse collection from litter bins and litter louts

We have some very popular lakes that are a magnet at weekend and school holidays for people from London although its about a 20+mile journey ,which takes a team of litter pickers to clear up so a tourist "tax?"would help offset the cost to our council tax

North Norfolk LA considering it according to one of their councillors

Posted on 18/11/2022 15:17

I agree JVB on your point about litter, but most of that litter will be left by day trippers not by people staying in an LV. So why should we pay for it to be cleared up.

JVB66 replied on 18/11/2022 15:24

Member

JVB66

Caravanner

Posted on 18/11/2022 15:17 by GEandGJE

I agree JVB on your point about litter, but most of that litter will be left by day trippers not by people staying in an LV. So why should we pay for it to be cleared up.

Posted on 18/11/2022 15:24

A tourist is a visitor to the area be it one hour,one day one week or more

SteveL replied on 18/11/2022 15:27

Member

SteveL

Motorhomer

Posted on 18/11/2022 15:17 by GEandGJE

I agree JVB on your point about litter, but most of that litter will be left by day trippers not by people staying in an LV. So why should we pay for it to be cleared up.

Posted on 18/11/2022 15:27

It’s not just folk staying in LV’s who would pay it but anyone staying in any sort of accommodation, even tents on a camp site. As to day trippers, many will pay for parking that is run by the local authority.

1 person likes this

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now

Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace

Visit Facebook