The proposals, put forward as an ballot through the city’s Accommodation BID were supported by a vote undertaken by the city’s 83 hotels.
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00:01Liverpool's hotels and service departments have voted yes to introduce a £2 overnight charge to guests and those staying in the city.
00:08The proposals put forward as a ballot was supported by a vote undertaken by the city's 83 hotels.
00:14A £2 city visitor charge is projected to bring in £9.2 million over two years, of which £6.7 million will go towards supporting the city's visitor economy through a fund.
00:26The charge will be managed and administered by hotels and service accommodation either when guests check in or at the end of their stay.
00:35The levy generated would be administered by the accommodation bid, a business improvement district governed by hotels and service department providers in the city.
00:43It's overseen by an industry board.
00:45The accommodation bid is managed by Liverpool Bid Company, which includes two business improvement districts in the city centre and represents over 800 businesses in the city.
00:57The business improvement district model is the only one that allows for an overnight charge to be implemented in England.
01:04It allows for the raising of the levy under government legislation and requires a clear and transparent business plan for the proposed use of those funds.
01:12The proposal would see the charge going directly into the visitor economy, helping to support its growth and development.
01:20The accommodation bid began operating in January 2023.
01:25Currently, a levy is paid on venues with a rateable value above £45,000.
01:30Part of that levy goes towards supporting a fund aimed at attracting major events to Liverpool that encourage overnight stays,
01:37for example, the Labour Party conference, business forums, exhibitions and health events.