The Tourist Tax Trap: A Blow to Britain's Hospitality Industry The government's plan to give mayors sweeping powers to levy taxes on holiday accommodation has sparked a fierce backlash from the hospitality industry, which is struggling to stay afloat.
Ministers claim this "tourist tax" will help fund local communities, but in reality, it will only serve as another blow to an already beleaguered sector.
UKHospitality estimates that a 5% overnight levy across England could result in 33,000 job losses and a £2bn hit to the economy.