Highland Council to Launch Tourist Tax Consultation

The Highland Council is preparing to initiate a consultation process concerning its proposals to implement a tourist tax across the region. Under the proposed scheme, visitors would be required to pay an additional 5% levy on their accommodation costs. Officials estimate that this measure could generate a minimum of £10 million annually, with these funds earmarked for improvements to local infrastructure. However, tourism businesses have voiced concerns, warning that the visitor levy could potentially deter people from visiting the Highlands if its implementation is not handled with care. Highland councillors on the economy and infrastructure committee have granted their approval for a three-month consultation, which is scheduled to commence on Friday. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.