3 d. ago Scottish councils to be given more powers over tourist taxes

Tourism groups have welcomed the new proposals, which the government hopes will be passed before the Holyrood election in May

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7 d. ago Brits feel they should be exempt from a ‘tourist tax’ for a UK holiday, finds survey

BRITS think they should be exempt from a “tourist tax” for a holiday in the UK, a survey suggests. Fifty-five per cent of those polled insist the proposed visitor levy should apply only to travellers from overseas. The tax could be enforced for anyone staying overnight at holiday accommodation such as hotels or Airbnb rentals....

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9 d. ago Six new travel rules holidaymakers need to know ahead of 2026 breaks

From EU border fingerprint checks to new visa waivers and tourist taxes, British holidaymakers face major changes in 2026. Here are some of the most important ones you need to know about before you jet off

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9 d. ago Full list of new tourist taxes for 2026 including huge £23 charge

Tourist taxes can be a way for governments to raise funds to pay for infrastructure and mitigate the impact of tourism. However, they're often a controversial measure, with some claiming they deter tourists from visiting. Here are some destinations introducing or increasing their tourist taxes in 2026.

Economics

9 d. ago Federal ruling blocks Hawaii's climate change tourist tax on cruise ships

A federal appeals court is blocking Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ship passengers

Society

1 week ago Popular holiday destination dubbed 'little Paris' to introduce new tourist tax in 2026

Travellers heading to this city in 2026 will be stung by a new tourist tax, despite growing backlash from the hotel industry.

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2 w. ago Federal judge upholds Hawaii's new climate change tax on cruise passengers

A federal judge's ruling allows Hawaii's new tourist tax, which includes a levy on cruise ship passengers, to take effect in 2026

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4 w. ago How will the London’s tourist tax work and how much of it will Southwark get?

How will the London’s tourist tax work and how much of it will Southwark get?  Southwark News

Economics

last month Stirling councillors give thumbs up to 'tourist tax' plans despite delay call

The visitor levy will come into force from June 2027, despite opposition and business calls for a delay to consider possible Scottish Government changes.

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