We’ve reviewed the proposed visitor levy and identified several key issues that we believe require further discussion and analysis. Below, we outline the key observations from the bill, questions it raises, and the significant concerns we hold as an industry - Please get in touch if you agree or disagree with any of these points, or if you have additional points you would like MWT to make the Senedd aware of [email protected]
Key Observations from the Bill
Key Questions
Industry Concerns
Additional Considerations
Call to Action While the levy might be manageable in urban areas like Cardiff or Swansea with large hotels and events, it poses a significant threat to fragile rural economies like ours in Mid Wales. We will be urging Senedd members—both immediate and regional representatives—to carefully consider the immediate or potentially generational impact of this decision. This bill feels rushed and lacks the foresight necessary to address the unique challenges of rural areas. Wales' tourism sector, already under pressure, needs support, not additional burdens. ....but we need your help! Please ensure that you complete the official consultation document by the 10th January (link here) to make your voice heard from an individual business perspective. Please also provide us with your feedback. Zoe will be compiling written evidence for the finance committee by the middle of January and will be presenting oral evidence to the committee in February.
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Many members will be aware that Welsh Government has released a statement regarding a new Bill to give local authorities the option to introduce a visitor levy in their area. Read this statement here. The Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill has been referred to the Finance Committee for Stage 1 scrutiny of the general principles of the Bill. MWT Cymru has been invited to provide evidence at the Senedd about the levy. We need your help - please share your views 1) Send us your feedback by 3 January 2025, to enable us to include your views in our written evidence. 2) Respond to the Consultation directly The Committee has issued a general call for written evidence by 16:00 on 10 January 2025. Can all members also please respond to the online consultation by this date.
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