Impacts of tourism17 hrs agoHundreds of holiday lets operating without planning permissionHundreds of holiday-let properties are operating in Edinburgh despite being refused planning permission, new figures show. 17 hrs ago2 days agoCalls to change holiday lets council tax rulesCornwall Council says a council tax "loophole" has left a £10m hole in its budget this year.2 days ago6 days ago'Drastic measure' to stop tourists paddling in riverLocals said it was a "drastic measure" but the river had become plagued with rubbish. 6 days ago12 Oct 2026Tourist tax: Who would pay and where would it go?Businesses fear it would deter families, while conservationists want the money spent locally.12 Oct 20266 Oct 2026Lower footfall and visitor numbers recorded in cityYork sees attraction visits and city footfall drop, according to figures for the first half of 2026.6 Oct 202610 Sept 2026London tourism tax capped at 5%, mayor saysThe government is giving English mayors powers to set their own overnight visitor levy rates. 10 Sept 20267 Jun 2026Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle EastThe European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.7 Jun 202620 May 2026The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beachesCampaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.20 May 202619 Mar 2026The housing charity helping key workers stay localHomes for Wells provides rented accommodation to 47 families for about 80% of market rate.19 Mar 2026...
