Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
- Labour's regional mayors in England have pledged to cap a new fee on visitors' overnight stays at 5%, after hospitality bosses warned it could put jobs at risk.
- Local leaders are set to gain new powers to charge an uncapped levy, dubbed a "tourist tax", as a percentage of the cost of hotels, bed and breakfasts and other types of accommodation.
- But the Labour mayors in 10 city regions said they would voluntarily limit the charge if they do apply it, adding that they had listened to concerns over costs.
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- Labour's regional mayors in England have pledged to cap a new fee on visitors' overnight stays at 5%, after hospitality bosses warned it could put jobs at risk.
- Local leaders are set to gain new powers to charge an uncapped levy, dubbed a "tourist tax", as a percentage of the cost of hotels, bed and breakfasts and other types of accommodation.
- But the Labour mayors in 10 city regions said they would voluntarily limit the charge if they do apply it, adding that they had listened to concerns over costs.
Sources: BBC News