Fears as new rule change for anyone visiting Wales to come into force

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Welsh authorities have been granted the power to impose an additional premium on tourist taxes. The new rule, which is set to begin in 2027, has reportedly caught tourism leaders off guard and raised concerns about its potential effects.

Under the current plans, the basic Visitor Levy will see tourists charged a nightly fee of £1.25 for staying in hotels, B&Bs, and self-catered accommodation.

For hostels and campsites, the charge would be 75p, with councils having the discretion to enforce the tax locally. No specific figures have been proposed for the premium yet, but Welsh ministers will hold the authority to determine the maximum amount each council could charge.

But the development has surprised many in Wales' tourism sector, reports North Wales Live. The administration is still working out how it might function, but the current preference is for a fixed amount applicable by each local council throughout the year.