Wales’ plans for a tourist tax on overnight people have begun to provoke controversy across borders. The Welsh Government’s plans are designed to help provide funding for local authorities to deal with infrastructure and visitor services.
The tax will be paid by people of all nationalities, including Wales, but has been described as “reflective of the anti-British program” by Ashford Price, a member of the Welsh Visitors’ Association, who said the tourism business was worried and some were holding back investment. plans until more is known.
The Manchester Evening News reported the controversy, informing its readers that the people of Manchester will soon have to pay taxes to visit Wales. It provoked more than a thousand comments. Many claim that this will delay them from visiting our beautiful country.
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Jade Nicholson said: “I go to Wales quite often, especially during the holidays with the children. It would really repel me, because I spend a lot when I’m there.”
Melanie Graham also called it a “stupid idea.” She said: “Then they will tax fresh air. Wales is a beautiful place with some fantastic places to visit, but the rising cost of living will make fewer people afford a holiday, especially when prices can triple in the semester for the same school holiday. “
Jenny Alcock said: “Certainly when we visit Wales, we pay for things while they are there, so they get a lot of revenue just for our visit. Fuel, food, tourist shops, restaurants. How ridiculous!”
And Norma Fraser said: “Well, I think Wales is beautiful and I have 2 holidays booked there this year. However, I can think of alternatives for the coming years. After all, there are other places that are just as picturesque.
Christine Brumhead said: “Whoever invents these brain hair schemes is more ready for a holiday in Wales than on the Costa Brava. Besides, what about one-day travelers doesn’t say anything about it, I love Wales, but it’s not enough to pay to go. “
Graham Snell, meanwhile, had slightly different views. He said: “This is a common thing abroad in places like Mallorca. Welsh businesses can generate VAT and corporate tax, but this usually does not find its way into the local economy, which means that the infrastructure must be covered by local taxation.
“Imagine if you live in an area that attracts tens of thousands of visitors and you have to pay extra tax to cover all the extra maintenance. It makes sense for those who rest there to pay. Usually this is a nominal amount, which is “I will not break the bank.”
James Shepard added: “First, it’s a holiday tax. And guess what? Spain and many other countries do the same, but we do not stop walking. Why? Because we do not notice as a small part that on an individual basis it is irrelevant, but on a macro basis it allows the country to invest in infrastructure that makes the holiday better for everyone. “
Meanwhile, William Wilde said something quite wonderful, adding: “I would still go – I love the mountains of Wales.”
Others have criticized the Welsh government’s plans for higher taxes on second-hand homeowners, which will force second-handers to pay municipal tax premiums of up to 300%. Lynn Panel said: “I am not a ‘rich’ landlord and I maintain a ‘fair’ rent and keep the property in excellent condition for my tenant in an area where there are not enough rents to meet demand. Not everyone can afford a mortgage and therefore require rental property. At this rate, rents will not exist. I understand that you have to pay municipal tax, but 300% ??? Renting without a vacation is crazy !!! “
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