South Yorkshire hotels 'not in favour' of government plans to introduce 'tourist tax'
The proposals were outlined earlier this week
Hospitality venues across South Yorkshire & North Derbyshire tell us they're 'not in favour' of government plans to introduce a 'tourist tax'.
The proposals mean that people coming from further afield to stay overnight would have to pay a small additional fee.
These costs will be decided by regional mayors.
Craig Dowie runs the Crown Hotel in Bawtry - He's against the plans - which were announced yesterday:
"It's not a good idea.
"Say that an average rate in Doncaster is between £80-90 for a bedroom.
"Ultimately, the hotels will just have to pass on this small percentage fee to the guests.
"We won't be able to sustain it ourselves, which means the working person will have to pay more.
"If it's £2, £3, £4, or £5, then it'll just be added onto the guest bills, and we'll explain that it is nothing to do with us.
"Everything is getting taxed too much at the moment."
A Government source said:
“We have always been clear that while central government will set the framework for this power, it will be up to local leaders and local voters to decide what is right for their area.”