The Tourist Tax Trap: A Recipe for Disaster in the Hospitality Industry The UK government's plan to give mayors the power to impose "tourist taxes" without capping their rates has sent shockwaves through the hospitality industry.
This move is a classic example of well intentioned policy gone wrong, with the potential to devastate local economies and jobs.
The plan, unveiled by Local Government Secretary Angela Rayner, would allow mayors to charge a percentage based tax on overnight stays in hotels, Airbnbs, and other short term rental properties.