Wales plans a tourism tax from 2027 – what it means for visitors and communities
- Written by Linda Osti, Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management, Bangor University
The Welsh government is set to introduce a visitor levy, or tourism tax, from 2027. Outlined in a new bill, visitors could pay £1.25 per night for most accommodations, with a reduced rate of £0.75 for camping pitches and dormitories.
A report we authored on the effects of visitor levies around the world helped to inform the bill.
This...