Overview
- Reports indicate the measure would be enabled through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, with final details due at the Budget.
- Sadiq Khan has cautiously welcomed the idea and says London will examine evidence from other cities before choosing a model or rate.
- A Centre for Cities briefing suggests London would suit a percentage-based or flat-fee levy, noting the UK lacks a national hotel star-rating system.
- City Hall estimates indicate a London levy could raise up to £240 million a year, with 89 million overnight stays recorded in 2024.
- Edinburgh plans a 5% room charge next year, and cities such as Paris, New York and Venice already levy visitors, offering benchmarks for London.