STOP THE BED TAX IN WALES
I/We support the petition to oppose any potential introduction of a 10 per cent BED TAX on all overnight accommodation, which is currently being examined by the Lyons Review into local government fina... continue reading »
"totally wrong could put us all out of buisness"
"It doesn't take long for politicians to catch on to an opportunity for taxing hard-working people. If it is applied I will shut down the B&B side of our small tourism business immediately. What a "brilliant" idea for killing off the only economic grow"
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"It is difficult enough for British businesses to compete with foreign holidays - this will cause a lot of small businesses a lot of problems"
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"an appalling tax- must be stopped"
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"Tourism is such an important industry to so many, we should be seeking to enhance and support not cripple and stiffle."
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"Tourism and farming are now the main industries in Wales, farming has sadly hit upon hard times so please keep the tourism industry as uncomplicated as possible."
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"Bed Tax would be the death of small seasonal hotels!"
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"It is difficult enough to attract British tourists away from the cheap holiday package offers abroad. Surely a higher tax on aviation fuel instead of this bed tax, would be better not only for tourism in Britain but for the environment as well!"
"Tourist have budjets.They willingly spend up to budjet for leisure, so money comes into circulation to those providing value. An enforced tax is perceived as paying out for no additional benefit.This skews the spending pattern and adds yet another tier of"
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"Bed tax would be another huge burden on the tourism industry and have a very negative effect on domestic and overseas visitors, which in turn would lead to reduced income to local councils, not more!"
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"this will tax will take away a growing and important market as tourists will choose to go elsewhere to save money"
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