Ministers face backlash from hospitality industry over ‘tourist tax’ plans

Ministers have announced plans to give mayors in England the power to impose a "tourist tax" on holiday accommodation such as hotels and Airbnbs. This move has sparked a backlash from the hospitality industry, which warns that it could cause irreparable harm and lead to job losses. The industry is concerned that the lack of controls on how much mayors can charge and how they can spend the tax revenue could have severe consequences for businesses already struggling to recover from the pandemic.

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The proposed tourist tax may lead to increased costs for businesses and consumers, potentially harming the industry. This could result in job losses and decreased economic activity in the hospitality sector.

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