I've posted this before but it continues to get my goat. This is the address where I send my commission payments, and this little note is at the bottom of each invoice. * Not subject to Dutch VAT Booking .com B.V. Herengracht 597, 1017 CE Amsterdam, Netherlands, Registered in the Netherlands No.: 31047344 One would think the British government would stand up and tell Booking.cheapskate that if they make money in the UK they should pay tax in the UK.
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Please, Write to your politician and tell them where the money has gone. (thanks to the profiteering of b.com) 'We don't need a tax we need to rid ourselves of third party booking sites.' Next step in development of tourism tax The Welsh Government has confirmed a consultation on proposals for a local visitor levy will launch in autumn 2022. Rebecca Evans, Minister for Finance and Local Government, said a levy would enable destinations in Wales to be enjoyed for generations to come. Tourism provides a substantial economic contribution to Wales with tourism-related expenditure reaching more than £5bn annually in 2019. A tourism tax would raise revenue for local authorities enabling them to manage services and infrastructure which makes tourism a success. The Welsh Government’s Programme for Government, and the Cooperation Agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru, both contain commitments to introduce levies. Formal consultation on draft legislative proposals
A well written letter explaining how Booking .com hijacks your hotel name by paying more per Google AdWords click then sends the guest to your hotel at a commission expense of 18%. Like stealing £100 from you and then charging you £20 to give it back. https://www.so-geht-hotel-heute.com/.../brand-hijacking.../
Are governments starting to catch on?? Let's hope. I encourage Wales to gain Global recognition by being the first country to resist the commission drain that third party sites have placed on our tourism. Italy Claims Booking.com Evaded $186 Million in Lodging Tax https://www.facebook.com/groups/1688055578091685
As a hotelier it's not really my place to comment on what a person brings on holiday. However, something I've always found ironic is the habit of bringing water to Wales. It's not dissimilar to taking sand to the beach. In fact, there's a good chance it's Welsh water in those little bottles you're packing. You see, here in Wales we drink water right out of the tap as we say a prayer for those who can't. So if you still want to bring a bottle or two, go right ahead; we'll pray for you. Play here (drink here) - Stay here
Moel Siabod: Play here - Stay here.
Play Here - Stay Here: Moel Siabod a short drive from The Meadowsweet Hotel
