United Kingdom: Hotels & Hospitality

New discretionary powers for mayors and local leaders to introduce visitor levies have sparked controversy in the UK hospitality sector. With Manchester, Liverpool, and Edinburgh already implementing accommodation taxes ranging from £1 to 5% per night, the industry faces questions about whether these charges support local regeneration or place unsustainable burdens on an already heavily-taxed sector. As more cities consider following suit, the debate intensifies over balancing municipal revenue needs a

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The UK Government has announced plans to introduce an overnight visitor levy, granting mayors discretionary powers to charge tourists staying in hotels, serviced apartments, and other commercial accommodations. This new framework, following similar schemes in European cities, aims to generate revenue for local area improvements, cultural events, and infrastructure development, though concerns remain about its impact on the hospitality sector and tourism competitiveness.

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In our first episode of Hotels unpacked, a new podcast for the hotel investment market, we sit down with leading hotelier and entrepreneur, Tony Matharu, of Integrity International.

Epping Forest District Council secured an interim injunction this week that prevents the owners of the Bell Hotel from using the property to accommodate asylum seekers.

As part of the UK Government's immigration reforms announced last month, a significant shift has been introduced for the Skilled Worker visa route.

Venue numbers fell in the first half of 2025 at a rate of two premises per day, according to the new Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners.