"The government said there was a need for long-term options to fund the struggling arts sector in its response to a review of Arts Council England, which distributes public funding to the arts."
"Alison Cole, the director of the Cultural Policy Unit thinktank, said charging international tourists would be a very bad idea. There's a much better way to save our wonderful civic museums and cultural infrastructure across the country, and that we believe is a hotel levy."
"Separate research from Art Fund showed 72% of the public supported a tourist levy subsidising free entry to national museums."
"The government agreed with Hodge that the Arts Council should be strong, politically impartial and independent, ensuring diversity of ideas and freedom of expression."
Ministers are considering charging international tourists for access to national museums to enhance arts funding. This follows a review of Arts Council England, which highlighted the need for sustainable funding solutions. A hotel levy is also being consulted. Critics argue that charging tourists is a poor strategy, advocating instead for the hotel levy. National museums have been free since 2001, significantly increasing visitor numbers. Public support for a tourist levy to maintain free entry is strong, with 72% in favor. The government aims to explore various recommendations to strengthen arts funding and support diverse creative careers.
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