Tourist tax incoming: Is the hotel industry ready?

06 Oct 2026
Hotel Business Stage
Vision / Strategy , Revenue & Profit , Experiences , Travel

Join Boutique Hotel News’ Eloise Hanson in conversation with UKHospitality CEO Allen Simpson as they unpack the prospect of tourist taxes across the UK, following the introduction of a visitor levy in Edinburgh and what further measures could mean for UK hotels. From guest demand and competitiveness to already squeezed margins, they’ll explore the impact such taxes could have on hoteliers, what lessons can be learned from Edinburgh, and how the industry should best respond. Ensure you attend for your chance to have your questions answered and gain insight into what the government really has planned for the hospitality sector in 2027 and beyond.

Interviewer
Eloise Hanson
Eloise Hanson, Editor - Boutique Hotel News
Speakers
Allen Simpson
Allen Simpson, CEO - UKHospitality