The tax will be paid by people of all nationalities, including people from Wales, but has been described as an “anti-British agenda” by Ashford Price, secretary of the Welsh Attraction Visitors Association, who said some businesses were concerned. retain investment plans until more is known.
The Manchester Evening News reported the controversy by informing its readers that people from Manchester would soon have to pay a tax to visit Wales. It provoked more than a thousand comments. Many claimed that it would prevent them from visiting our beautiful country.
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Jade Nicolson said: “I go to Wales a lot, especially on holidays with the kids. That would really deter me as I spend a lot while there.”
Melanie Graham also called it a “stupid idea.” He said: “They will tax the fresh air afterwards. Wales is a beautiful place with some fantastic places to visit, but the rising cost of living will make fewer people afford their holidays as they are, especially when prices can triple in half a school year for the same holiday in the school period “.
Jenny Alcock said: “Certainly those of us who visit Wales pay for things when we are there, so they have a lot of revenue just for our visit. Fuel, food, tourist shops, restaurants. How ridiculous!”
And Norma Fraser said: “Well, I think Wales is beautiful and I’ve booked 2 vacations there this year. However, I may be thinking of alternatives for the coming years. After all, there are other places just as picturesque.”
Christine Broomhead said: “Anyone who comes up with these hair designs is more likely to spend their holidays in Wales than on the Costa Brava. to pay to go. “
Graham Snell, meanwhile, had slightly different views. He said: “It is common abroad in places like Mallorca. Business in Wales can generate VAT and corporate tax, but this usually does not find its way into the local economy which means that the infrastructure has to be covered by local taxation.
“Imagine if you lived in an area that attracted tens of thousands of visitors and you had to pay extra city tax to cover all the extra maintenance? Does it make sense for holidaymakers to pay there? It’s usually a nominal amount that is not” bank”.
James Shepard added: “First of all, it’s a holiday tax. And guess what? Spain and many other countries do, but we do not stop going. Why? Because we do not notice that it is a small fraction of an individual “It does not matter, but on a macroeconomic basis it allows the country to invest in infrastructure that makes the holiday experience better for everyone.”
Meanwhile, William Wilde said something very nice, adding: “I would still go – I like the mountains in Wales.”
Others criticized the Welsh government’s plans for higher taxes on second homeowners, forcing second-home residents to be required to pay municipal tax premiums of up to 300%. Lyn Panell said: “I’m not a ‘wealthy’ landlord and I maintain a ‘fair’ rent and I keep the property in excellent condition for my tenant in an area where there is not enough rent to meet demand. Not everyone can afford it. “a mortgage and therefore require rental properties. At this rate rents will be non-existent. I understand that you have to pay municipal tax, but 300% ???
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