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Plans for a tourism tax on holidaymakers in Wales have moved a step closer.
Legislation allowing local authorities to introduce a levy will be put to the Senedd within the next two years, the Welsh government has said.
It has also published the findings of a public consultation on the topic.
Supporters say the tax would contribute towards maintaining and investing in holiday destinations - opponents say it would put people off visiting Wales.
Similar charges are commonplace around the world, used in more than 40 destinations including Greece, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Catalonia.
Source: BBC news
Legislation allowing local authorities to introduce a levy will be put to the Senedd within the next two years, the Welsh government has said.
It has also published the findings of a public consultation on the topic.
Supporters say the tax would contribute towards maintaining and investing in holiday destinations - opponents say it would put people off visiting Wales.
Similar charges are commonplace around the world, used in more than 40 destinations including Greece, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Catalonia.
Source: BBC news