Visitor Levy Powers Should Be in Place by March 2028, Ministers Say The UK government plans to introduce an overnight visitor levy in England by March 2028, giving mayors more autonomy over funding and encouraging local economic growth.
The move has been welcomed by some, but critics argue it will amount to a tax on hardworking families and small business owners.
The Centre for Cities thinktank hailed the move as a "great step forward for fiscal devolution," with chief executive Andrew Carter arguing that the overnight visitor levy will incentivize places to attract more visitors and grow their local economies.