New Overnight Visitor Levies Active in London and Edinburgh
What happened
Local visitor levies are now active in Edinburgh and London. In London, regional mayors can impose an unlimited Overnight Visitor Levy on hotels and B&Bs, which will be a percentage of the accommodation cost. In Edinburgh, where a levy already applies, the charge is capped at five consecutive nights. Accommodation owners in London face a £500 fine if they fail to keep records of their guests.
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Why it matters
The implementation of these levies introduces new costs for holidaymakers and business travellers, according to reports. Ministers stated that the collected fees could be reinvested locally in public spaces and high streets. However, hospitality groups have stated that the tax will increase the cost of a family holiday.
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Who's involved
- EdinburghCity where a visitor levy already applies and has specific caps on continuous stays
- LondonCity where the Overnight Visitor Levy is now active
- Sadiq KhanMayor of London who lobbied for the tax
- Andy BurnhamPolitician mentioned in relation to the new holiday tax
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Greater London AuthoritySpeculative
The levy could provide new funding mechanisms for local government investment.
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The entities involved
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Edinburgh
capital city of Scotland, UK
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London
capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom