South Wales Central Conservative MS Andrew RT Davies has told Welsh tourism industry bosses that for Plaid and Labour’s “toxic” tourism tax to be scrapped.
Mr Davies yesterday met with representatives from the Welsh Association of Visitor Attractions, to take part in a discussion arranged by Ashford Price from Dan-Yr-Ogof, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales.
Mr Davies discussed challenges facing the Welsh tourism industry, which provides many jobs across Wales.
The Conservative MS, who chairs the Senedd’s Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee, emphasised the importance of tourism to the Welsh economy.
Calling it “crucial” for many livelihoods and communities across Wales, he said the visitor levy introduced by Plaid Cymru separatist and Labour Senedd members is a huge blow to the sector.
He said it put Welsh businesses at a competitive disadvantage compared to those across the border in England, and repeated his calls for the tax to be scrapped.
Mr Davies said:
“Plaid Cymru and Labour Senedd members imposed a tourism tax on Wales to further their separatist agenda, by attempting to discourage visitors from England.
“In an industry dependent on cross border trade, placing Welsh businesses at a competitive disadvantage with their English counterparts will put livelihoods at risk.
“Plaid and Labour’s toxic tourism tax must be scrapped.”
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