Mayors could levy uncapped tourist tax on hotel stays
By The BriefBrief
The government is giving mayors additional powers to introduce a levy on hotel stays, with no cap on how much they can charge. The move is framed as potentially raising costs for domestic holiday makers, while the tourism industry is already angry.
WHO:UK government; mayors
WHAT:Government grants mayors powers to introduce an uncapped tourist tax/levy on hotel stays.
WHEN:Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 3:34 AM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:The government is expanding local authority powers to allow mayors to charge a levy on hotel stays.
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