Visitor Levy Bill receives Royal Assent The new law gives councils across Wales the choice to introduce a visitor levy in their area – a small contribution from overnight guests that will support local tourism and protect what makes each destination special. The earliest this could happen is 2027. Councils will consult local communities and businesses before making any decision about introducing a visitor levy.To support this change, the new law also requires anyone charging visitors for overnight stays in Wales to register with the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA). Visitor accommodation providers must register with the WRA regardless of whether their council introduces a visitor levy. Registration opens in autumn 2026, anyone […]
The Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) is responsible for managing visitor accommodation registration and collecting the visitor levy. The WRA has published new guidance. Please see links below: https://www.gov.wales/registering-visitor-accommodation-introduction https://www.gov.wales/visitor-levy-guidance-visitor-accommodation-providers The WRA is hosting webinars this November for visitor accommodation providers, booking platforms and tourism trade bodies. The WRA will provide updates on the latest guidance and you’ll also have the chance to ask questions. Webinars for booking platforms and partners Book on to the webinar – 12 November at 2pm (English) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-visitor-accommodation-registration-and-visitor-levy-webinar-tickets-1713966412679 Book on to the webinar – 13 November at 2pm (Welsh) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cofrestru-cenedlaethol-i-llety-ymwelwyr-ar-ardoll-ymwelwyr-tickets-1714144475269 Webinars for visitor accommodation providers Book on to the webinar – 19 November at 2pm (English) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-visitor-accommodation-registration-and-visitor-levy-webinar-tickets-1714054215299 […]