Wales tourism tax announced as amount and start date confirmed – live updates

The details of a tax which will apply to all overnight visitors in Wales have been announced. The visitor levy, being referred to as a tourism tax, will come into force in 2027 at the earliest.

It will apply at one of two rates to anyone staying in Wales overnight whether in an Airbnb, Vrbo, or short-term let, or hotel, hostel, or campsite. There will be two levels of charge – 75p per person per night for people staying in hostels and on campsite pitches and £1.25 per person per night for those staying in all other accommodation types.

Each of Wales' 22 councils will themselves decide whether to introduce one at all. The earliest the charge will come into force is 2027 after a local authority has consulted their community. Councils will subsequently have discretion to change that amount though any such deviation would require ministerial approval and further consultation. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here.

The new law will also make a register of visitor accommodation in Wales a requirement. It will, for the first time, provide a register of the broad range of visitor accommodation available across the country. The register will be drawn up in 2026.

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