APPG for Hospitality and Tourism launch visitor levy inquiry

The group is seeking evidence from hospitality and tourism businesses about their views on the Government’s proposed visitor levy on overnight accommodation.

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Hospitality and Tourism is today launching a wide-ranging inquiry into the Government’s proposed visitor levy.

A consultation into the proposed measures is currently awaiting a Government response and legislation to introduce levy powers to Mayoral authorities was included in the King’s Speech.

Oral evidence sessions will take place on 20 May, 9 June and 23 June, where MPs and peers will hear from affected businesses. It will cover the principle of a levy itself, the potential impacts on the visitor economy, and design and implementation of the levy. The APPG is also seeking written evidence from interested businesses.

Chris Webb, MP for Blackpool South and Chair of the APPG, said:

“Hospitality and tourism are vital to our local economies and communities across the UK.

“They support jobs, investment and growth, so it is important that any proposals for a visitor levy are fully considered.
“This inquiry will ensure Parliament hears directly from affected businesses and aims to understand the potential impacts on businesses, destinations and customers.”