Edinburgh declares Scotland's first visitor levy
6 days ago · Edinburgh’s culture, heritage and events provision to ensure it remains world-leading and competitively attractive to visitors as well as residents. The city's visitor economy, by fostering innovation in response to environmental and societal challenges, enhancing Edinburgh's global reputation while promoting responsible and sustainable tourism.
Edinburgh becomes first 'tourist tax' city in Scotland
6 days ago · Visitors to Edinburgh will be charged a tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually, after city councillors voted in favour of the move. The charge, which mimics those already used in Germany ...
Edinburgh becomes first 'tourist tax' city in Scotland - BBC
6 days ago · The "tourist tax" will take effect from 24 July 2026 Visitors to Edinburgh will be charged a tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually, after city councillors voted in favour of the move.
Edinburgh to tax tourists for overnight stays | CNN
6 days ago · Edinburgh joins a growing list of European cities to introduce a tourist tax in recent years. A scenic view of Canterbury, on New Zealand's South Island. martin davies/500px/Getty Images
What is the Edinburgh tourist tax? Who will pay and how much?
Jun 2, 2023 · Who will pay the Edinburgh tourist tax? The levy will be charged on overnight accommodation, including stays in hotels, hostels, guest houses, bed and breakfast accommodation, self...
Edinburgh's tourist tax is launching in 2026. Here's how
Jan 9, 2025 · Edinburgh is set to become the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax after the Scottish government granted powers to local authorities to introduce visitor charges. Edinburgh’s city...
Edinburgh 'tourist tax' to be set at 5% - BBC News
Jan 8, 2025 · The tourist tax for visitors to Edinburgh will be set at 5% of accommodation costs, after final details for the proposed levy were confirmed. City councillors will now decide whether to back...
Edinburgh 'tourist tax' to be set at 5% - BBC
Jan 8, 2025 · The tourist tax for visitors to Edinburgh will be set at 5% of accommodation costs, after final details for the proposed levy were confirmed. City councillors will now decide whether to...
Edinburgh’s ‘groundbreaking’ visitor levy scheme takes another …
Aug 22, 2024 · It is anticipated that the levy will generate tens of millions of pounds a year to reinvest in the city’s infrastructure and sustainable tourism from summer 2026. A formal 12-week public...
Visitor levy for Edinburgh – The City of Edinburgh Council
Anyone who is staying in paid, overnight accommodation in Edinburgh need to pay the levy. This includes tourists, people staying for work or visiting the city for other reasons. This includes UK...
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