#Tourism

Tourism

#Tourism

Tourism

York Councillors Back Tourist Tax Plan to Fund City's Tourism Efforts

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York councillors back calls to explore city 'tourist tax' options yorkpress.co.uk
City of York councillors approve motion for tourist tax yorkmix.com
Top councillor backs tourist tax for York so visitors 'pay their share ... uk.news.yahoo.com
Tourism tax plan for York to go before council chiefs - Yahoo News UK thescarboroughnews.co.uk
York and North Yorkshire Mayor backs tourism tax
  • Monday, 31 March 2025

York councillors have approved a motion to explore introducing a "tourist tax" in the city, which would charge visitors for their stays. The proposal aims to pay for York's upkeep and invest in its tourism offerings, but some opponents claim it could deter visitors. Backers argue that it would stop residents having to bear the cost of managing tourism, while critics question how the charge would be collected and spent.

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