Wales may impose ‘visitor levy’ on overnight guests

Proposal to tax visitors - including Welsh residents - branded a misguided and damaging bed tax'

Everyone who overnights in Wales, whether it be in a luxury hotel, a cosy holiday cottage or the most basic campsite, may face a visitor levy" under a hugely controversial Welsh government scheme.

The Labour-led government has launched a consultation on the proposal that could result in almost all visitors - including Welsh residents staying away from home - being taxed for their stays.