Manchester City

in the North West of England where Thais are well acquainted.

It was the first city in the UK to levy

A "tourist tax" will be

imposed on all tourists staying overnight in the city center, whether at guesthouses, apartments or hotels, starting April 1.

Visitors must pay the fee, known officially as the “City Visitor Charge,” at the rate of £1 (or about 42 baht) per room per night.

The accommodation provider in the city center is responsible for collecting.

There are currently 74 hotels and guest houses in Manchester participating in the programme.

It is estimated to generate revenue of around £3m a year, with the money being invested in Manchester's cultural and tourism initiatives such as events and festivals. various

It will also be used to improve road cleanliness as well as future guest travel experiences.

In the past, Manchester was the third most popular tourist city in the UK.

It is second only to London and Edinburgh of Scotland.

Visited by more than 1 million international tourists every year, Manchester United's Old Trafford Stadium is a magnet for around 32 million domestic and international football fans a year. Manchester is also the gateway to the Lake District National Park.

which is two hours' drive north.

Earnings to develop the local economy up to 7,500 million pounds (or about 316,619 million baht)

With Manchester being the first city to introduce the tax, Edinburgh has reportedly had the idea of ​​charging £2 for some time, while the city of Bath in the west. of london

and the educational city of Oxford in the southeast of England.

also consider this concept

as well as the Welsh government

is considering charging

The "visitor tax" for overnight stays in Wales is also included.

Amornda Ponguthai