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flag Welsh tourism leaders warn new rules are hurting small businesses, causing up to 30% drop in activity.

flag Welsh tourism leaders warn that new regulations, including mandatory registration and a proposed tourism tax for self-catering stays, are harming small family-run businesses, with some areas seeing a 30% drop in activity. flag Representing over 1,300 businesses, North Wales Tourism urges the Welsh Government to slow reforms, citing excessive red tape, inadequate consultation, and a lack of reliable data. flag Officials say the cumulative burden of rules—especially the 182-day letting threshold for business rates—threatens sustainability, deters investment, and risks pushing travelers to destinations like Ireland and Spain.

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