A report suggests the Chancellor is eyeing a tax on hotel stays, with reports the Treasury has carried out modelling exercises to work out the potential impact of a ‘tourist tax’ along the lines of those imposed in other countries, such as France.The Daily Express is looking for strong views in 2-3 sentences about how welcome such a move would be in Britain.Do you think hotels can risk adding to their prices at this time or should the Chancellor look elsewhere to balance the books?&nbsp;

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Should Rachel Reeves impose a 'tourist tax' on hotels?

Introducing a ‘tourist tax’ would be an outrageous move and an absolute travesty for Britain’s tourism industry, which is already under immense pressure from recent changes to FHL tax legislation and increased HMRC reporting demands. At a time when the industry is striving to recover and remain competitive, adding further costs for holidaymakers risks deterring visitors and causing irreparable harm to a vital sector of the economy. The Chancellor must look elsewhere to balance the books.

Kate Allen is the Founder and Director of Finest Stays, a South Devon based luxury holiday letting agency specialising in handpicked coastal and countryside holiday homes across the South Hams.

Should Rachel Reeves impose a 'tourist tax' on hotels?

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