Citizens to have say on tourist tax plans

CARDIFF Council's cabinet has agreed to a public consultation over plans to implement a tourism tax for overnight stays in the capital.

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The proposed levy would apply to paid overnight stays of 31 nights or less in accommodation such as hotels, hostels, guest houses, Airbnbs, campsites, and temporary event accommodation.

If taken forward most overnight stays would see the introduction of a charge of £1.30 per person per night, with a reduced rate of 75p per person applying to shared rooms such as hostels and camp sites though some visitors would be exempt from the charge.