We have listened to many voices and come to a conclusion that is sustainable, consistent with legislation and will enhance ...

I note that most news reports are using the term “tourist tax” for the soon-to-be introduced visitor levy being imposed by Edinburgh ...

The price of a European package holiday has risen by up to 11.5% in the past year, analysis has found. Meanwhile, our daily ...

Seven other councils across the country have announced plans to raise council tax by between 9.99% and 15% from April, citing ...

Some town councils and business groups have warned that the new parking charges in South Hams, Devon, will put people off ...

Edinburgh is to introduce Scotland’s first ever visitor levy, adding a 5% tax to overnight hotel stays. The fee, agreed by ...

Edinburgh holidaymakers and tourists visiting north of the border are set to incur a new fee as the Scottish city confirms a ...

Councillors voted to push back the start of the visitor levy transition period to 1 October, later than the original proposal ...

Businesses will need to apply the levy to any advance bookings made as of 1 October 2025 for stays on or after 24 July 2026.

Local politicians in Edinburgh have approved a tourist tax for visitors staying overnight the Scottish capital, introducing ...

Dutch state owned railway company Abellio had to suck up total post-tax losses over its seven years in charge of ScotRail of £112.3m - before ...

A reader fears Edinburgh’s visitor levy will have a damaging impact on both visitor numbers and the hospitality industry ...