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The overnight visitor levy could be a gamechanger for growing tourism in London

Claire Holland says the overnight visitor levy must benefit London’s local services and help drive growth, and individual boroughs should keep at least half of the money raised within their boundaries.

By Cllr Claire Holland | 24 March 2026

Paris, Barcelona, Tokyo – all unique cities, but with some crucial common factors.

They are top international destinations, each attracting millions of tourists every year.

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