B&B boss fears 'uneven playing field' over tourist tax
The introduction of a tourism levy in North Yorkshire is currently under consideration.
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"Nobody likes an extra cost and people will complain about it."
— James Rusden , Executive
"A visitor levy could be a total game-changer for us."
— David Skaith , Activist
"Some of that funding that is perhaps raised through a levy is ring-fenced to support the industry."
— Brendan Paddison , Academic
Key People
Dean of York St John University's business school.
David Skaith is the elected Labour mayor for York and North Yorkshire campaigning for a ban on single-use grills.
Owner of Toulson Court B&B in Scarborough.
Reform UK mayor for Hull and East Yorkshire.
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The introduction of a tourism levy in North Yorkshire is currently under consideration.
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