The English government announced the implementation of a new tourist tax that will be charged per night of accommodation. This measure aims to contribute to the financing of infrastructure and public services used by visitors.
The tax will not have a defined maximum limit, but will be subject to an important restriction: it must represent less than 5% of the total accommodation cost. This limitation aims to prevent the tax from becoming too burdensome for tourists.
Destinations in England that wish to apply this tax will have autonomy to do so, which means that different cities and regions may implement the charge according to their specific needs.
The introduction of this tax comes in a broader context of discussion about how tourist destinations can finance the impact of visitors on their communities and local infrastructure.
