In a move that has left holidaymakers scratching their heads, ministers have unveiled plans to allow local leaders, like the Mayor of Greater Manchester, to introduce an “overnight visitor levy.”
Yes, you heard that right. If you thought your holiday budget was already tighter than a pair of skinny jeans after Christmas, get ready for a £100 hike in those pesky booking fees!
Greater Manchester is gearing up to tackle the tourist influx with a plan that’s as popular as a raincloud during a summer barbecue.
Gareth Isaac, a businessman from Llanelli, suggests it might be cheaper to jet off to a sunny beach abroad.
Of course, the real question emerges: will this levy make Britons consider holidaying at home, or simply inspire them to hop on a plane to somewhere with even more sunshine?
With travel costs rising faster than inflation, it seems the only thing that might keep people in the UK is a free pint, or at least a discount on the next round.
So, pack your bags, folks!
Just make sure to budget a little extra for that overnight visitor levy, because who doesn’t want to pay more to enjoy the joy of our beloved, occasional, rain showers?
Cheers to that!