00:01Hospitality leaders warn families could pay more for holidays in England under proposed
00:06visitor levies. Around 200 accommodation bosses, including Butlins, Hilton and Travelodge,
00:12have written to the Chancellor urging ministers to scrap plans, allowing regional mayors to
00:17introduce overnight charges. They claim a so-called holiday tax could add £100 or more
00:24to a fortnight stay, hit jobs and damage local businesses. The government says new powers
00:30would let mayors raise modest funds for infrastructure and transport. Mayors in
00:35Liverpool and London have welcomed the approach and indicate they will introduce levies. Industry
00:41representatives warn it could deter visitors.
