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Visitors heading to Hull for an overnight stay could be charged a "tourist tax" in the future.

The idea is set to be explored by Hull City Council as a way of raising extra funding to promote the city as destination.

The council currently spends £90,000 on tourism marketing.

But a specific tax on tourists could help increase the amount of money being spent on promoting Hull as a place to visit.

If implemented, it would mean a small charge per night being levied on visitors staying in hotel accommodation in the city.

However, any new tax would ultimately require new legislation being approved by the government before it could be introduced by the council.

It is also only likely to happen if and when a devolution deal is agreed, giving more direct taxation powers to cities like Hull.

A similar option for a tourist tax is currently being explored by the Welsh government.

Tourist taxes are common in Europe. In Amsterdam, for example, tourists pay a five per cent tax on the cost of their hotel room.

A report being discussed by councillors this week says a feasibility study into the idea is among a number of priority projects being developed by the council's tourism team.

Other initiatives include building stronger links with cruise operators in anticipation of a new passenger terminal being built on the Humber and expanding the annual international Hanse Day celebartions.

The council is also looking at continuing the operation of tourism information services at the 2017 visitor hub which has proved a such a success during the City of Culture year.

The report says: "Hull aims to become a world-class visitor destination - a city that attracts visitors from across the ULk and beyond to experience its unique heritage and culture.

"Our role as UK City of Culture 2017 and the Destination Hull investments are a major step to realising this long-term ambition.

"The city realises the contribution culture makes to economic growth and job creation.

"This will form part of a 20-year vision for the city where hosting the UK City of Culture is just the start and will lead to generational change."