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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Joanna Whitehead

Beloved city break destination mulls new tourist tax

  • Oxford City Council is exploring the introduction of an Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID), often referred to as a "tourist tax", on overnight stays.
  • The proposed scheme would add a surcharge to hotel and college room rates for guests in Oxford.
  • City officials estimate that such a levy could raise up to £10m for additional projects, with a £2 nightly charge potentially funding city improvements.
  • Funds generated by the ABID would be controlled by a dedicated board, independent of Oxford City Council or other government bodies.
  • Similar visitor charges are already in place in other UK cities, including Manchester and Liverpool.

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Oxford visitors could face new ‘tourist tax’

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