London Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to introduce a “tourist tax” that would be charged as an added levy on hotel room costs, with the rate potentially reaching up to 5% of the price of an overnight stay, according to reports.
The proposals are described as aiming to generate revenue from visitors who stay in London rather than from residents. One outlet frames the move as likely being implemented “sooner rather than later” and suggests the tax could be set at the maximum level of 5%. The exact design—such as how it would be collected, which accommodation categories would be covered, and what exemptions or spending plans may accompany the policy—is not detailed in the provided excerpts.
Across the sources, the central points remain consistent: Khan is advancing the concept of a hotel-based tourist levy, and the headline figure cited for the potential rate is up to 5%. Coverage differs mainly in emphasis, with one report using an “exclusive” framing and focusing on timing and the possibility of the maximum rate.
