Heavy taxes are stifling UK tourism, says Haven caravan parks boss
Heritage: Bourne Leisure runs 37 caravan parks and 14 inns together with Studley Castle in Warwickshire (pictured)
The boss of the corporate behind Haven caravan parks and Warner inns has stated heavy taxes are stifling tourism within the UK.
High charges of VAT imply UK companies can’t develop on the identical charge as their European rivals, in response to Bourne Leisure boss Paul Flaum. Tourist spots within the UK are attempting to supply reasonably priced costs to cash-strapped prospects however battle because of the UK’s 20 per cent VAT charge.
The Government is successfully handing a ‘competitive advantage’ to Europe the place charges are a lot decrease, comparable to 10 per cent in Spain, Flaum advised BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
Without such ‘crazy’ taxation ranges, extra Britons would vacation at residence somewhat than going overseas which might ‘put our industry into significant growth’.
This can be a ‘win win’ as corporations might make investments extra in jobs and communities together with the ‘levelling up’ areas.
Flaum – whose enterprise consists of 37 caravan vacation parks and 14 inns together with Studley Castle in Warwickshire – stated 2023 was a ‘fantastic year’ for Bourne Leisure.
