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WALES TOURISM TAX: Caravan holiday families face 26% cost hike under levy plans — while five-star hotel guests pay just 1% more
Families taking affordable caravan and motorhome holidays in Wales face a cost increase more than 25 times higher than business travellers staying in luxury hotels under the Welsh Government’s tourism levy plans — and the industry is demanding an urgent review.
The warning comes from the Holiday and Residential Parks Association (HARPA) and the Caravan and Motorhome Club, who say the £1.30-per-person-per-night levy — passed by the Senedd last year and set to come into force from 2027 — has been designed in a way that disproportionately punishes budget holidaymakers.
The maths is stark. A family of five staying on a Welsh caravan or motorhome pitch costing an average of £25 per night would pay £6.50 extra per night in levy charges — a 26% increase on their costs. Meanwhile, a single business traveller staying in a five-star Cardiff hotel at £130 a night would pay the same £1.30 — just 1% of their bill.
HARPA director-general Debbie Walker said the current tiering system was fundamentally unfair to those who could least afford it. “We understand that local authorities need to raise revenue, but this approach disproportionally hits family holidaymakers seeking a low-cost break,” she said. “It is simply not fair to put families holidaying in their own accommodation in the same tier as someone staying in a five-star hotel.”
Harvey Alexander, CEO of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, said he was disappointed with the Welsh Government’s approach. “We have consistently advocated a fair, flat-rate, lower-tier levy across all campsite pitches, ensuring the great outdoors remains accessible and affordable for everyone — whether they stay in a tent, a caravan, or a motorhome,” he said.
The industry has also warned of an unintended consequence that could undermine the levy’s purpose entirely. If managed caravan parks become too expensive, some holidaymakers may abandon them in favour of informal overnight stops in laybys and car parks — removing them from the regulated sector and depriving local economies of spending while creating environmental and waste management problems.
Both organisations are calling on the Welsh Government to review the tiering system immediately. The tourism sector’s own data shows that caravanning and camping generates £1.65 billion in visitor expenditure and supports more than 30,000 jobs in Wales — making it one of the country’s most economically significant holiday industries.
Walker said the inconsistency in the current system was impossible to justify. “The Welsh Government’s tiering system is inconsistent and difficult to justify. We are asking the Government to review it immediately and to keep camping and caravanning affordable,” she said.
The tourism levy has proved one of the most contentious pieces of legislation to come before the Senedd in recent years, with supporters arguing it will fund improvements to local infrastructure and opponents warning it risks damaging Wales’s reputation as a value-for-money destination.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
Tourism tax: Will it ‘support tourism’ or ‘devastate the sector’?
The debate before the vote — and why the industry has been warning about this from the start.Tourism tax gets Senedd approval: councils to decide on £1.30-a-night levy from 2027
How the levy was passed and what it means for Welsh councils and visitors.Tourism’s annual value to Swansea Bay economy tops £600m mark for first time
Why the stakes are so high — tourism is one of our region’s biggest economic drivers.Swansea holiday let occupancy up 47% but experts warn Welsh Gov policies forcing holidaymakers to fight over fewer rentals
More pressure on the Welsh Government over the impact of its tourism policies on visitors and operators.Gloomy outlook for attractions in Wales
#camping #caravan #CaravanAndMotorhomeClub #caravanning #HARPA #HolidayAndResidentialParksAssociation #holidays #localVisitorLevy #motorhome #tourism #tourismTax #WelshGovernment
The wider picture for Welsh tourism — and why the industry can’t afford more headwinds. -
Park up and pour a glass: Slovakia plans caravan stays in vineyards
Organisations in Slovakia are taking steps to support the development of infrastructure for caravans and campervans, with the…
#Slovakia #SK #Europe #Europa #EU #caravanning #regionaldevelopment #slovakia #Slovensko #Správy #tourism
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Park up and pour a glass: Slovakia plans caravan stays in vineyards https://www.byteseu.com/1691328/ #caravanning #RegionalDevelopment #Slovakia #tourism
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Can anyone advise me on designing an off-grid hot shower? It will be for paying guests, so it should be instant and foolproof to use.
I'm currently thinking to base it on a propane shower unit, drawing water from a butt using a 12v DC pump. Has anyone set up something like this? I have questions!
#offgrid #sailing #boating #vanlife #caravanning #motorhome #RV #prep -
Can anyone advise me on designing an off-grid hot shower? It will be for paying guests, so it should be instant and foolproof to use.
I'm currently thinking to base it on a propane shower unit, drawing water from a butt using a 12v DC pump. Has anyone set up something like this? I have questions!
#offgrid #sailing #boating #vanlife #caravanning #motorhome #RV #prep -
Can anyone advise me on designing an off-grid hot shower? It will be for paying guests, so it should be instant and foolproof to use.
I'm currently thinking to base it on a propane shower unit, drawing water from a butt using a 12v DC pump. Has anyone set up something like this? I have questions!
#offgrid #sailing #boating #vanlife #caravanning #motorhome #RV #prep -
Can anyone advise me on designing an off-grid hot shower? It will be for paying guests, so it should be instant and foolproof to use.
I'm currently thinking to base it on a propane shower unit, drawing water from a butt using a 12v DC pump. Has anyone set up something like this? I have questions!
#offgrid #sailing #boating #vanlife #caravanning #motorhome #RV #prep -
Can anyone advise me on designing an off-grid hot shower? It will be for paying guests, so it should be instant and foolproof to use.
I'm currently thinking to base it on a propane shower unit, drawing water from a butt using a 12v DC pump. Has anyone set up something like this? I have questions!
#offgrid #sailing #boating #vanlife #caravanning #motorhome #RV #prep -
CW: Nudistgirl #caravanning vancamper #nudistbeach sunbathing
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CW: Nudistgirl #caravanning vancamper #nudistbeach sunbathing
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So we spent yesterday cleaning the caravan roof - very hard work but happy with the results :)
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Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/ecc/
#GreatAusPods #AusPods #Podcast #Podcasts #Podcasting #Australia #Leisure #Automotive #Camping #Caravanning #Hobbies -
Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/safe-travels-with-rvsafe/
#GreatAusPods #AusPods #Podcast #Podcasts #Podcasting #Australia #Education #Automotive #Caravanning -
Turn off auto-tilt on wing mirrors when using clip-on towing mirrors. If the mirrors tilt downwards when reverse gear is engaged, this can break your car’s mirror glass
#WednesdayWisdom #Caravanning #CaravanningLife #CaravanningTips
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Turn off auto-tilt on wing mirrors when using clip-on towing mirrors. If the mirrors tilt downwards when reverse gear is engaged, this can break your car’s mirror glass
#WednesdayWisdom #Caravanning #CaravanningLife #CaravanningTips
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Today we visited #TrainWorld, a museum of railroad things in Belgium. They have a special collection of royal trains and a lot of other neat things.
But the thing which impressed me most were the ads for the 'car sleeper train'. You drive your car onto a train *and* use a sleeper car to travel and arrive at your destination relaxed, with your own car to use.
If they could just reintroduce and expand this, could it be the future of #caravanning with #ElectricalCar 's? 🤔 -
Today we visited #TrainWorld, a museum of railroad things in Belgium. They have a special collection of royal trains and a lot of other neat things.
But the thing which impressed me most were the ads for the 'car sleeper train'. You drive your car onto a train *and* use a sleeper car to travel and arrive at your destination relaxed, with your own car to use.
If they could just reintroduce and expand this, could it be the future of #caravanning with #ElectricalCar 's? 🤔 -
Today we visited #TrainWorld, a museum of railroad things in Belgium. They have a special collection of royal trains and a lot of other neat things.
But the thing which impressed me most were the ads for the 'car sleeper train'. You drive your car onto a train *and* use a sleeper car to travel and arrive at your destination relaxed, with your own car to use.
If they could just reintroduce and expand this, could it be the future of #caravanning with #ElectricalCar 's? 🤔 -
Today we visited #TrainWorld, a museum of railroad things in Belgium. They have a special collection of royal trains and a lot of other neat things.
But the thing which impressed me most were the ads for the 'car sleeper train'. You drive your car onto a train *and* use a sleeper car to travel and arrive at your destination relaxed, with your own car to use.
If they could just reintroduce and expand this, could it be the future of #caravanning with #ElectricalCar 's? 🤔 -
Today we visited #TrainWorld, a museum of railroad things in Belgium. They have a special collection of royal trains and a lot of other neat things.
But the thing which impressed me most were the ads for the 'car sleeper train'. You drive your car onto a train *and* use a sleeper car to travel and arrive at your destination relaxed, with your own car to use.
If they could just reintroduce and expand this, could it be the future of #caravanning with #ElectricalCar 's? 🤔 -
Going live at 6pm tonight our next #vanothercollective video. TOP 3 Campsites of 2022! https://youtu.be/o7-8awc7cmE We will be in the chat if you fancy a chat :) #caravan #caravanning #campsite #camping #caravanlife #caravanninguk #vlog
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When towing your caravan in wintry weather, a front towing cover is especially useful, protecting your caravan against wet road dirt - and especially if roads have been gritted!
Front covers on sale at Towsure - https://www.towsure.com/caravan-accessories/caravan-motorhome-covers/caravan-towing-covers
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When towing your caravan in wintry weather, a front towing cover is especially useful, protecting your caravan against wet road dirt - and especially if roads have been gritted!
Front covers on sale at Towsure - https://www.towsure.com/caravan-accessories/caravan-motorhome-covers/caravan-towing-covers
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Towing with a Volvo 740 estate. Fuel was cheaper back then!! From our 1987 Towsure Catalogue. #Towing #Caravan #Caravanning #ThrowbackThursday
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#OccupationalTherapy #Academic in the #UK interested in #MentalHealth #DigitalHealth
New to this so any recommended follows related to mental health or occupational therapy gratefully received!
Hobbies include #openwaterswimming #caravanning and #reading
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#OccupationalTherapy #Academic in the #UK interested in #MentalHealth #DigitalHealth
New to this so any recommended follows related to mental health or occupational therapy gratefully received!
Hobbies include #openwaterswimming #caravanning and #reading
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#OccupationalTherapy #Academic in the #UK interested in #MentalHealth #DigitalHealth
New to this so any recommended follows related to mental health or occupational therapy gratefully received!
Hobbies include #openwaterswimming #caravanning and #reading
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#OccupationalTherapy #Academic in the #UK interested in #MentalHealth #DigitalHealth
New to this so any recommended follows related to mental health or occupational therapy gratefully received!
Hobbies include #openwaterswimming #caravanning and #reading
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#OccupationalTherapy #Academic in the #UK interested in #MentalHealth #DigitalHealth
New to this so any recommended follows related to mental health or occupational therapy gratefully received!
Hobbies include #openwaterswimming #caravanning and #reading
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1972: 84 year-old woman has an INDOOR #CARAVAN | #Nationwide | Classic #BBCClips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ykXnTlUOO0&ab_channel=BBCArchive
#Caravans #Caravanning #BBC #BBCTV #BBCTelevision #BBCArchive #BBCArchives #BBCTVClips #BBCTelevisionClips
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1972: 84 year-old woman has an INDOOR #CARAVAN | #Nationwide | Classic #BBCClips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ykXnTlUOO0&ab_channel=BBCArchive
#Caravans #Caravanning #BBC #BBCTV #BBCTelevision #BBCArchive #BBCArchives #BBCTVClips #BBCTelevisionClips
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1972: 84 year-old woman has an INDOOR #CARAVAN | #Nationwide | Classic #BBCClips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ykXnTlUOO0&ab_channel=BBCArchive
#Caravans #Caravanning #BBC #BBCTV #BBCTelevision #BBCArchive #BBCArchives #BBCTVClips #BBCTelevisionClips
