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Scotland

Visitor levy can be ‘force for good’, minister insists

A new visitor levy in Scotland could be a “force for good” for the country’s tourism industry, a minister has said. Public finance minister Tom Arthur spoke out as MSPs approved by 86 votes to 30 the general principles of a Bill which would empower ...

16 Jan 2024 at 18:03

Heathrow passenger numbers narrowly below pre-coronavirus levels

Heathrow Airport’s passenger numbers in January were narrowly below pre-pandemic levels. The west London airport said it was used by 6.0 million passengers last month. That compares with 6.1 million in January 2020, but is up from 5.5 million in ...

12 Feb 2024 at 10:56

City

Rolex seller Watches of Switzerland says ‘tourist tax’ dragging on UK market

Rolex seller Watches of Switzerland has revealed declining sales in the UK as the luxury retailer begins to feel the impact of consumers reining in spending. The UK’s biggest retailer for Rolex and Omega watches flagged that a so-called tourist ...

08 Feb 2024 at 09:08

Cambridge may introduce £2-per-night tourist tax at city’s hotels

Hotel guests in Cambridge could face a £2 per night tourist tax to help fund investment in the prestigious university city, under proposals being considered by councillors. The payment of a local charge by visitors is common in Europe, ...

27 Mar 2024 at 15:33

City

Watches of Switzerland says UK sales continue to be hit by tourist tax

Rolex retailer Watches of Switzerland has said its UK sales continue to be impacted by “minimal return” from tourist spending due to a lack of VAT-free shopping. However, the group, which also owns the Goldsmiths and Mayors jewellery ...

16 May 2024 at 11:08

Scotland

Edinburgh council approves plans for visitor levy to raise millions

The City of Edinburgh Council has voted to introduce a charge for visitors in a move expected to raise tens of millions of pounds each year. The Scottish capital will become the first city in the UK to charge a transient visitor ...

22 Aug 2024 at 16:28

Ireland

Tax on Dublin hotel guests being developed

A tax on hotel guests in Dublin is being developed by a local authority team, and could be in place by September. Dublin’s four local authorities have backed legislation that would allow tourists to be charged an extra fee as ...

17 Apr 2025 at 14:04

Scotland

Tourist tax will be ‘death knell’ for businesses, former minister warns

Plans to introduce a tourist tax in the Highlands will be the “death knell” for many businesses, a former minister has warned. Fergus Ewing said the council’s plans for a visitor levy were “outrageous and poorly designed”. ...

21 May 2025 at 17:06

Scotland

Councillors in Glasgow approve ‘tourist tax’

Plans for a so-called “tourist tax” which will see visitors to Glasgow charged £4.83 per night have been approved. The 5% levy on overnight stays is expected to come into force in January 2027. It is estimated that the ...

20 Jun 2025 at 17:24

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