Edinburgh is the first Scottish city to introduce such a scheme, and hopes to raise up to £50 million (€58 million) a year.
Euronews – Travellers to Edinburgh will now have to pay a tourist tax, starting Friday 24 July. A 5% fee now applies to the cost of all paid overnight accommodation in Scotland’s capital.
Edinburgh is the first Scottish city to introduce such a scheme, and hopes to raise up to £50 million (€58 million) a year to invest in its worldwide appeal as a place to visit and live.
“We know that the city’s popularity comes at a cost through the pressure it puts on our services and on the people who live and work here all year round. This small new contribution from overnight visitors will help improve the services and public spaces we all depend on, while better managing the effects of tourism and major events” says Council Leader Jane Meagher.
