Sadiq Khan has endorsed the implementation of a tourist tax for London, suggesting that overnight visitors may be charged extra during their stays. Despite current legal constraints preventing local authorities from imposing such taxes without government approval, comparable charges are already in place in major European cities. Khan envisions utilizing the revenue generated to enhance local environments, assuring the hospitality sector that benefits will be seen locally rather than diverted elsewhere. This shift in stance follows public and political discussions surrounding the topic at City Hall.
The thing about those cities is, many of us visit them, and don't really mind paying the extra few euros, in relation to a tourism levy.
I think the Government should be looking at giving us the powers to have an accommodation levy... it’s really important to give that reassurance to the sector.
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