Edinburgh has implemented Scotland's first tourist tax, a 5% levy on overnight stays, aiming to raise £50m annually for city improvements like housing and policing. The charge, capped at five nights, faces concerns over uniformity and impact on local visitors.
Edinburgh has become Scotland's first city to implement a 5% overnight tourist tax, capped at five nights, effective Friday. The levy aims to raise £50m annually for local improvements, but faces concerns over visitor deterrence and administrative complexity.
Sanatoriums and children's camps in Russia's Krasnodar region (Kuban) will be exempt from tourist tax until the end of 2026. Governor Veniamin Kondratyev announced the decision, aimed at supporting the health resort industry during a challenging period.
King Charles III outlines the UK government's law-making plans, including bills for rail investment in northern England, digital ID, nationalisation of British Steel, and a tourist tax in England.
