Another major European city has revealed plans to impose a new tourist tax, bringing it in line with the likes of Amsterdam , Berlin, and New York. Edinburgh will now be the first city in Scotland to charge a transient visitor levy (TVL) on visits. The charge, similar to those currently imposed other popular tourist destinations, would be taken at self-catering accommodation, hotels, B&Bs, and services like Airbnb.
READ MORE: The one-step tape trick that will make packing a suitcase so much easier Draft proposals were put forward this week, and the town council's policy and sustainability committee voted in favour, with revenues to be put towards improvements to the capital. It will still take some time for the tax to come into effect, with residents given an opportunity to weigh in on whether the 5 per cent fee present in the proposal should be increased or decreased. The extra tax is expected to be implemented in time for the 2026 festival season.
READ MORE: The 10 adventures every first-timer to Perth must experience Council leader Cammy Day said the fee would have a "huge benefit" for the city. "The evidence that we've done and research from across the world shows a levy has no impact on tourism," he told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland . "People don't come here to see the insides of hotel rooms, people come here to see the world heritage centre, the castle, the palace, the hills, the sea around the city, the amazing capital that we are.
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