NCC will collate views after announcement of English tourism levy

The NCC will collect views from industry after a tourism levy in England was announced as part of the Budget measures.

The NCC had joined dozens of organisations in the tourism industry in signing a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, urging her not to introduce a tourism tax in England. 

But within days of sending the letter, the Government announced the move as policy.

The NCC remains opposed to any such levy and will continue to actively campaign on behalf of its members across the UK where this issue has affected them. 

To send us your views, please email our Policy team.

Penned by the Tourism Alliance and delivered to the Treasury on Thursday, 20 November, the letter highlighted the already difficult circumstances faced by businesses in our industry caused by inflationary pressures, increases to Employer National Insurance and the National Living Wage as well as business rates and energy costs. 

It explained that in order to reach the Government's own target of 50 million inbound visits, policy decisions that deter tourists and inflate prices should be avoided. 

It also added that a levy, such as those that also exist in Wales and Scotland, would create additional administrative burdens on accommodation providers and local authorities. 

Click here to read the letter in full.