West Yorkshire tourism levy plans divide business leaders

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 22 Sept, 22:34 · Archive

A proposed tourism levy for West Yorkshire would charge overnight visitors a fee.

West Yorkshire is considering introducing a tourism levy that would charge visitors staying overnight. The proposals have divided business and cultural leaders, with Reform UK council leaders in the region opposing the plans.

How it is being reported

• West Yorkshire tourism levy sparks debate among businesses and cultural leadersA proposed tourism levy for West Yorkshire could see overnight visitors charged a small fee, with businesses and cultural leaders divided over the plans.Telegraph & Argus · 22 Sept, 03:00
• West Yorkshire tourism levy sparks debate among businesses and cultural leadersA proposed tourism levy for West Yorkshire could see overnight visitors charged a small fee, with businesses and cultural leaders divided over the plans.Keighley News · 22 Sept, 02:55
• Reform council leaders opposing ‘tourism tax’Reform UK's leaders across West Yorkshire are clashing head on with the region's Mayor over proposals to introduce a 'tourist tax.'Telegraph & Argus · 21 Sept, 17:22
• A tourist tax must work for Yorkshire, not against it - Laura DugganA tourist tax has been on the table for months. What we now need to understand is whether the model being proposed will genuinely strengthen Yorkshire’s visitor economy or simply add another cost for the people that support it.Yorkshire Post · 21 Sept, 13:57

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