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Manchester first city to impose tourist tax
Manchester has launched its ‘tourist tax’ for visitors.
It is the first city to impose a separate levy on visitors.
The City Visitor Charge is £1 per room per night for guests at all accommodation.
The city expects it will raise about £3m a year.
The Manchester tourist tax will help fund various tourist initiatives.
This includes running large events and conferences, street cleanliness and tourism marketing.
It would generate ‘new events and activities,’ said Manchester City Council Chief Executive Joanne Roney.
MCC says 73 hotels and serviced apartments have so far signed up to accept the City Visitor Charge.
Other UK cities are looking closely at how it works.
Edinburgh is planning to impose a £2 tourist tax subject to Scottish Parliament approval.
Wales will also introduce a tourist fee.
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