Julie and Henry unpack the proposed Visitor Levy (Tourist Tax UK) and what it could really mean for businesses, hotels, and local economies.

Often framed as “just £2 a night,” we go beyond the headlines to explore the true cost of the visitor levy, from administrative burden and compliance risks to its wider impact on pricing, demand, and competitiveness. Is this a smart way to fund local areas, or a policy that could unintentionally hit the very businesses it relies on?

We also examine how the levy is being rolled out across the UK, with Scotland already moving ahead and England now consulting on its own model. What can we learn from international examples, and how might this reshape the visitor economy?

Plus: the growing pressure on hotels, the risk of reduced international demand, and why some cities are pushing forward, while others hesitate.

🔍 Topics covered:

• What is the Visitor Levy (Tourist Tax UK)?
• The real cost to hotels and businesses
• Admin burden: who actually pays?
• Impact on tourism demand and pricing
• Lessons from Scotland, Europe, and beyond
• What this means for BIDs and local economies

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