Wales tourism tax will hit caravan holidays hardest, industry warns

Industry organizations warn that Wales' tourism levy of £1.30 per person per night will disproportionately increase costs for touring caravan and motorhome owners. For a family of five paying an average pitch fee of £25, this represents a 26% increase, while a guest at a five-star hotel would see only a 1% rise. The sector is calling for the government to review the system and implement a single, lower flat rate for all campsite pitches.

Industry associations warn that the Welsh Government's proposed tourism levy could increase the cost of low-cost family trips with touring caravans and motorhomes by over 25%. Under the proposal, a levy of £1.30 per person per night would apply regardless of accommodation type, adding a 26% surcharge for a family of five on a £25-per-night pitch. The Caravan and Motorhome Club and parks association are calling for a review of the system, arguing it unfairly equates budget holidays with five-star hotel stays.

The proposed Welsh tourism levy of £1.30 per person per night will disproportionately increase costs for touring caravan and motorhome users on campsites. For a family of five paying an average pitch fee of £25, this equates to a 26% cost increase, compared to just a 1% increase for a single person in a £130 five-star hotel. Industry associations warn this tiering system could drive holidaymakers away from managed sites to informal parking areas.

The proposed Welsh tourism levy of £1.30 per person per night will disproportionately increase the cost of holidays for touring caravan and motorhome owners. For a family of five paying an average pitch fee of £25, this equates to a 26% cost increase, compared to just 1% for a guest in a five-star hotel. Industry associations are calling for a review of the taxation system.

A tourism levy of £1.30 per person per night is set to be introduced in Wales from 2027. A family of five staying in a caravan or motorhome would face a 26% cost increase, while a guest at a five-star hotel would pay only 1% more. Industry associations are calling for a review of the system due to its disproportionate impact on budget holidays.