The Scottish Highlands is the most recent widespread vacation spot which may quickly have a tourist tax.
In May, Members of the Scottish Parliament handed laws that enables native authorities in Scotland the flexibility to introduce a tourist tax on guests staying in in a single day lodging.
The Highland Council would be the subsequent company to determine what a tourist tax would appear like in its area.
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In 2023, 794,000 Americans visited Scotland, based on visitscotland.org.
The Scottish parliament handed laws to permit native authorities to implement a tourist levy in the event that they select. (Hugh Rooney/Eye Ubiquitous/Universal Images Group through Getty Images)
The Highland Council has “agreed to the principle of implementing a visitor levy in Highland as a means of securing investment for the sector and helping Highland become more resilient and sustainable.”
Highland had practically 7 million guests in 2022, based on the federal government company’s web site.
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Highland had practically 7 million guests in 2022, based on The Highland Council’s web site. (Peter Titmuss/UCG/Universal Images Group through Getty Images)
Councilor Ken Gowans famous within the “Sustainable Tourism Strategy” proposal that the tourism business has seen unbelievable progress.
“Yet, welcoming so many visitors puts huge pressure on certain areas and our basic infrastructure and services and requires significant investment and strong partnership working,” he stated.
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Gowans added, “We need to consider the opportunities that will be made possible with the introduction of the Visitor Levy, and also the need for us all to [maximize] our energy and resources, to drive positive change that will safeguard this growing sector for the future.”
If carried out, The Highlands would be a part of the rising listing of locations taxing guests to curb overtourism. (Hugh Rooney/Eye Ubiquitous/Universal Images Group,Peter Titmuss/UCG/Universal Images Group through Getty Images)
The choice will reportedly come this fall. If carried out, The Highlands would be a part of the rising listing of locations taxing guests to curb overtourism.
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Officials in Venice, Italy, initiated a pilot program to cost day-trippers an entry charge to scale back the inflow on peak days, whereas officers in Greece are planning to impose a tax for cruise ship guests who’re touring to Mykonos, Fox News Digital reported.
Fox News Digital reached out to The Highlands Council for remark.
