Jon Hendry, chief executive of Butlin’s, says parliamentary decisions and government taxes are increasing costs for the hospitality and holiday sector. In remarks published by the Daily Mail, Hendry argues that pressures on holiday providers are not mainly caused by unpredictable or unforeseen events, but instead by policy choices that add to operating expenses. He contends that these added costs will ultimately affect families, particularly those with less disposable income, when considering the affordability of breaks and holiday packages. The piece presents Hendry’s view that government levies function as a “tax on holidays,” creating a “cost pile-on” that risks pricing pressure for consumers. The article focuses on the perspective of Butlin’s leadership and does not provide detailed breakdowns of specific taxes, the mechanism by which costs translate to consumer prices, or supporting figures in the supplied text. It remains a statement from a sector executive criticizing the impact of government decisions on holiday affordability.