Visitor Levy
Commons · Question 4739 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Rebecca Smith
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the tourism and hospitality sector on the potential introduction of a visitor levy.
Answer
Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 8 Jun 2026
The Government has announced powers for Mayors to introduce a visitor levy on short-term overnight accommodation in their region, to drive economic growth, including through support for the local visitor economy. The Government recognises the important ro...