York's Tourist Tax: Boon or Bust for Businesses?

Regional mayors in England, including York and North Yorkshire's David Skaith, gain powers to impose a modest tourist tax on overnight stays in hotels, B&Bs, holiday lets, and guesthouses to fund infrastructure, transport, and public services strained by 41 million annual visitors. Skaith hails it as a game changer that turbocharges local investment without burdening residents, potentially generating £52 million yearly at £2 per person per night.