The Welsh Government has announced plans to launch a consultation on the introduction of a tourism tax in autumn 2022. Additional information in a written statement has also been published. --- Next step in development of tourism tax The Welsh Government has confirmed a consultation on proposals for a local visitor levy will launch in autumn 2022. Rebecca Evans, Minister for Finance and Local Government, said a levy would enable destinations in Wales to be enjoyed for generations to come. Tourism provides a substantial economic contribution to Wales with tourism-related expenditure reaching more than £5bn annually in 2019. A tourism...