A “tourist tax” on hotels beginning next year will be implemented in Edinburgh, Scotland — a first in the United Kingdom. In ...

A number of UK destinations are either considering or have already introduced tourist taxes in a bid to bring in extra ...

Edinburgh will impose a 5% accommodation fee for stays in hotels, B&Bs, and other lodgings, capped at five nights. This first ...

Two cities in the UK have already introduced a tourist tax for visitors, and more could also be coming in the next couple of ...

Some UK destinations have already implemented a tourist tax and others are looking to in the near future — here is a full ...

‘This is not a tourist tax and, strictly speaking, it’s not a visitor levy either. It’s actually an accommodation tax,’ said Mr Phillips. ‘When you or I stay in Edinburgh for work or for ...

We take a look at whether or not local tourism businesses think a tourist tax will work in areas that are not Edinburgh or ...

Edinburgh's new tourist tax will help make the city "more beautiful and welcoming", the co-leader of the Scottish Greens has said. Lorna Slater hailed the Scottish capital's 5% visitor levy on ...

Those visiting Edinburgh from 24 July 2026 will find themselves liable to pay a new tourist tax. In broad terms, there will be a 5% levy on accommodation ...

No party has a majority in the city chambers, meaning groups will have to reach an agreement to finalise a budget.

A "tourist tax" on hotels beginning next year will be implemened in Edinburgh, Scotland — a first in the United Kingdom. In late January, The City of Edinburgh Council decided to move forward ...