BCP ABID
A new Visitor Charge, which will be introduced from 1st July 2024
Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole, ABID (Accommodation Business Improvement District) will introduce this initiative and commence on 01st July 2024, the levy is mandatory and charged at £2 exclusive of VAT, based on per room per night.
The supplementary charge has been created for the development and promotion of tourism, to help create new events and additional activities that will attract more people to visit and stay in the BCP area. It will also contribute to the enhancement of the BCP visitor economy.
It will be collected from all paid accommodation establishments that fall into the BCP ABID zone and is similar to established schemes in Manchester and cities across Europe and North America.
From 1st July, all guests will be required to pay on arrival a £2 plus VAT per room per night charge. This will be added to your hotel bill to be settled on check out as a vat-able charge.