The Accommodation Business Improvement District began its first term on 15th January, 2023. This came after an 84% vote in favour of the BID. In April 2025, three years into the first term, the accommodation sector in Liverpool voted yes to amend the model into the Liverpool ABID Charge. From 1st June 2025, the Liverpool ABID Charge came into effect.

Supporting the attraction of events and conferences to Liverpool undoubtedly has a positive impact on our world leading visitor economy, yet it is also critical in shaping and enhancing our commercial and professional industries, helping to grow our economy further. The £2 Liverpool ABID Charge is projected to bring in £9.2million over two years, of which £6.7 million will go towards supporting the city’s visitor economy through a subvention fund. The subvention could convert into a potential £220m total economic impact being spent in the city’s visitor economy through accommodation and hospitality, based on the economic impact of other events supported by the ABID. The remaining amount will support destination marketing and visitor economy.