Many cities around the world tax tourists to help meet extra strain they put on services

Tourist taxes are not new.

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New York is among cities that charge a tourist tax

Scotland and Wales have unveiled plans to charge them, and plenty of cities across Europe already do. Britons will be familiar with city taxes in Spain, Italy — including a well-publicised one in Venice — and in some US states.

Now visitors to English cities and regions could face paying a new tourist tax to fund local projects.

Mayors will be given the power to impose a “modest” charge on visitors staying in hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses and holiday lets.

The measure has been called for by regional leaders including London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan and Greater Manchester's Andy Burnham.