WTTC announces latest tax take from international travelers
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: This is a complete undermining of the UK’s Growth Policy. This is another barrier for tourists to the UK, instead of making it an attractive destination.
“International visitors are effectively exports – bringing valuable currency. The UK is one of the most expensive countries to visit – higher than average VAT, Air Passenger Duty, inflated prices fuelled by Employers National Insurance, and absence of tax-free shopping for valued customers. Own goals that harm our economy.
“Travel & Tourism contributes more than £280BN to the UK economy and supports over 4MN jobs across the country, and our businesses pay £100BN annually to the Treasury in tax revenues.
“Prime Minister Starmer must focus on the growth of the economy and protect jobs, rather than introduce policies that threaten them.”
