Visitor Levy
(asked on 1st June 2026) - View Source
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has undertaken an assessment of the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy in England on the competitiveness of the UK tourism sector relative to European destinations.
This question was answered on 9th June 2026
The precise design and scope of the power for Mayors to introduce a visitor levy is still under development, and the impacts of the levy will largely be determined by local decisions. Mayors will need to consult on specific proposals, including how the revenue should be invested to drive economic growth in their regions. Evidence from international and domestic schemes suggested modest rates have minimal impact on visitor numbers.
The precise design and scope of the power for Mayors to introduce a visitor levy is still under development, and the impacts of the levy will largely be determined by local decisions. Mayors will need to consult on specific proposals, including how the revenue should be invested to drive economic growth in their regions. Evidence from international and domestic schemes suggested modest rates have minimal impact on visitor numbers.