Sadiq Khan to introduce London 'tourist tax' up to 5% of hotel room cost 'sooner rather than later'
- Posted on September 10, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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In brief
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to implement a tourism levy targeting hotel accommodations, with rates potentially reaching 5% of room costs. This fiscal initiative aims to generate revenue for the city's infrastructure and services while managing overtourism. Industry leaders have debated whether a percentage-based system or fixed-rate approach better serves both the capital's economic interests and hospitality sector concerns, considering London's competitive hotel pricing landscape.
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Sadiq Khan to introduce London 'tourist tax' up to 5% of hotel room cost 'sooner rather than later'
Business chiefs had been pushing for a flat rate ‘tourist tax’ rather than a levy charged as a percentage of the cost of a room given hotel prices in the city
