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Don’t Sleep On The Overnight Visitor Levy The Recent King’s Speech Has Confirmed The Government’s Intention To Legislate For An Overnight Visitor Levy (The Levy). This Follows The... Article 9 July 2026
The UK Government has announced plans to introduce an overnight visitor levy, granting mayors discretionary powers to charge tourists staying in hotels, serviced apartments, and other commercial accommodations. This new framework, following similar schemes in European cities, aims to generate revenue for local area improvements, cultural events, and infrastructure development, though concerns remain about its impact on the hospitality sector and tourism competitiveness.
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