Tourist tax proposed for popular UK destination – here’s why

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA new report has proposed a £1-per-night tourist tax for travellers to York and North Yorkshire (Alamay/PA)A new report commissioned by Mayor David Skaith has proposed a £1-per-night tourist tax for travellers to York and North Yorkshire.A flat visitor levy could raise between £26m and £52m annually for the region to “invest back into its hospitality and tourism industry”, it said. 7.8 million overnight visitors travelled to the area in 2024.The proposed levy would be collected via a digital platform, with possible exemptions for low-cost stays including campsites.Skaith said: “York and North Yorkshire has something for everyone. Millions visit every year, and that’s why a visitor levy could be a total game changer for us.”In fullNew report recommends £1-per-night Yorkshire tourist taxMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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