Overview

• Liverpool's Accommodation BID ballot saw 26 of 83 hotels vote in favor of the £2 nightly City Visitor Charge, with a 53% turnout.
• The levy will apply to overnight stays in city center hotels and serviced accommodations within the Accommodation BID area.
• Projected to generate £9.2 million over two years, approximately £6.7 million will support Liverpool’s visitor economy and event bidding efforts.
• The charge will be administered by hotels and added to guest bills, with notifications provided via QR codes and other methods.
• This is England’s first overnight visitor levy under a BID model, aligning Liverpool with cities like Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, and Venice.