00:00Plans to allow local leaders to introduce a visitor levy are facing criticism.
00:05Hospitality and leisure companies warn a tourist tax in England could increase holiday costs
00:10and say extra charges might affect family budgets and reduce spending locally.
00:16Supporters say locally set levies could fund services and improve visitor facilities.
00:22In Wales, councils already have powers to introduce a visitor levy,
00:25but any Welsh scheme would not begin until at least 2027.
00:31Ministers say local leaders are best placed to decide what works.
00:34A consultation is underway and decisions are expected
00:38after views from businesses and communities are considered carefully by government ministers.
