The cost of holiday park breaks could double after Rachel Reeves announced a new tourist tax in the budget on Wednesday (November 26). The Chancellor confirmed the rise of Air Passenger Duty and new tourist tax regulations, with industry sources saying the rise would be "scary".

Locally-elected mayors across the UK have been given power to enforce a tourist tax and renivest the money into their areas. The levy applies to paid accomodation, including hotels, B&Bs, holiday lets, guesthouses and holiday parks. However, industry sources have criticised the tourist tax rise, which is set to be £2 extra a night, as it could "destroy holiday dreams".

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