Malcolm Bell, Chief Executive of Visit Cornwall, admits the idea of implementing a tourist tax upon visitors to the area is a concept he can ‘certainly envision’ in the future.
Malcolm said he believed it ‘could work’ – but argued Cornwall shouldn’t stand alone – and other holiday hotspots such as their Devon neighbours needed to do it too.
And he said the decision shouldn’t be ‘rushed’ to ensure the proceeds are properly invested – and the tourism industry itself doesn’t suffer.
Malcom, who was born in Cornwall and has Cornish family roots going back to at least the 1700s, said: “We have observed how fast decisions are often very poor decisions.
“It is a time to have the debate, not rush into action, engage with people and look at the art of the possible.
“We must make sure it is not burdened with administrative costs and helps to manage the situation we are facing and improve it.
“It needs to be very carefully considered, and the decision…
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