Questions to the Economy Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 13 July 2022.

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Photo of Laura Anne Jones Laura Anne Jones Conservative

(Translated) What studies and evaluations have been undertaken regarding the effects of a tourism tax on Welsh businesses?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

We are engaging with a wide range of partners to understand the impact of a visitor levy. Two pieces of publishable independent economic research are under way. This work is reviewing the impact of price on visitor demand and comparing taxation systems across areas that use a visitor levy.

Photo of James Evans James Evans Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's support for the hospitality industry?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

Our strategy, 'Welcome to Wales: Priorities for the visitor economy 2020-2025', sets our vision and ambition for the sector. The budget for 2022-23, published on 1 March, provides an allocation of £47 million over three years to deliver on those priorities.