https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/tourismindustry/Recent content in tourismindustry on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-council-rejects-plans-for-tourist-holiday-tax/Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-council-rejects-plans-for-tourist-holiday-tax/Somerset Council has firmly dismissed any plans to introduce a ‘holiday tax’ on tourists, responding to concerns raised by Conservative councillors over the potential impact on local businesses. The Labour government recently consulted on allowing mayoral strategic authorities in England to impose a “local overnight visitor levy” — essentially an extra charge on tourists staying overnight, with proceeds intended to fund local services. This consultation ended on February 18, and feedback is currently under review by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), pending any legislative proposals.