Margate visitors voice their opinions on Thanet District Council's tourism tax proposals

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00:00 So yeah, I think it would be a really good thing.

00:03 So yeah, put some money back into the local economy

00:05 that it's missing during most of the year.

00:08 The area does need more investment,

00:10 but not in that tourist tax way.

00:12 Absolutely no way.

00:14 I think it's a ridiculous idea.

00:17 To add an added cost onto hotel bills is just stupid.

00:21 I don't think it will put me off because I think like

00:24 I've been abroad and a lot of places have done that.

00:26 A lot of countries have mandated that.

00:28 And I think with things getting gentrified more,

00:31 more people are just going to come to Margate.

00:32 So if it means the city will be cleaner

00:35 and there'll be more benefits to the city,

00:37 then I think it's fine.

00:39 But I think as long as it goes to a good place,

00:41 then I think I'm for it.