ABTA statement on overnight visitor levy

ABTA statement on overnight visitor levy

Luke Petherbridge, Director of Public Affairs at ABTA – The Travel Association, said:

“ABTA believes the introduction of overnight visitor levies across England will further damage the competitiveness of our tourism sector. As such, we are disappointed the government has chosen to proceed with this policy.  

“The decision to pursue a percentage-based model, which has already been recognised to be problematic in Scotland, is especially concerning and should be reviewed. It is critical that mayors now engage with the sector before they take decisions on the local level.

“While we don’t agree with this new tax, should mayors choose to introduce these levies, the money raised from visitors must be put back into improving the services they use and enhancing local tourism offerings.”

Luke Petherbridge
Director of Public Affairs, ABTA