A business summit to discuss the possible introduction of an overnight visitor levy – or ‘tourist tax’ – in Cornwall has heard “be careful what you wish for”.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. -Credit:Lee Trewhela / LDRS The Prime Minister has backed the introduction of an overnight tourism levy in Cornwall, suggesting it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. -Credit:Erin Black/Cornwall Live The possibility of a tourist tax being introduced in Cornwall looked more likely today with the ...

A successful summer is "absolutely crucial" said Esther Lochrie, who runs tourism businesses in Cornwall Tourism businesses across Devon and Cornwall have been preparing for the summer holidays, the ...

It’s easy to compare Cornwall to other scenic, charming destinations. The sailboat-filled harbors of Falmouth and St. Mawes evoke the shores of Cape Cod. The rugged northern coast, with its sweeping ...

Leigh Frost said a tourist tax could be a way of visitors contributing to local services A "serious conversation" needs to be had about the merits of introducing a tourist tax, the leader of Cornwall ...

But there's a warning to 'be careful what you wish for' ...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is overjoyed with his gift of Barnecutts pasties from Cornwall Council leader, Cllr Leigh Frost -Credit:Lee Trewhela / LDRS The Prime Minister has backed the introduction ...

Tourism businesses across Devon and Cornwall have been preparing for the summer holidays, the busiest part of their year, already hopeful of a good season after a sustained spell of warm weather. Some ...