North East tourist tax could be £2 per night as mayor hopes to raise £20m every year

Kim McGuinness says her office is drawing up plans for a £2 per night charge on tourists booking hotels, holiday lets, bed ...
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North East England Tourism Awards now open to celebrate the region's best in the industry

Applications are now open for the North East England Tourism Awards. Hotels, pubs, restaurants and attractions are all being urged to take part. The event celebrates the best in the industry, ...

£2-a-night tourist tax being considered as North East aims to boost visitor numbers

A new ‘tourist tax’ charged on visitors to the North East could be set at £2 per night. The Government announced in November ...
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All 62 North East Tourism Awards finalists as 2026 shortlist is announced

Much-loved visitor attractions, hotels and events are among 62 newly-announced finalists in the running for top tourism awards. The 2026 shortlist for Destination North East England Tourism Awards is ...