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Wales plans a tourism tax from 2027 – what it means for visitors and communities

By Linda Osti, Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management, Bangor University
Rhys ap Gwilym, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Bangor University

The Welsh government is set to introduce a visitor levy, or tourism tax, from 2027. Outlined in a new bill, visitors could pay £1.25 per night for most accommodations, with a reduced rate of £0.75 for camping pitches and dormitories.

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