54 h. ago Stirling to launch 'tourist tax' consultation next month following council approval

Stirling's proposed scheme would impose a five-per cent levy, or 'tourist tax', on overnight stays in all forms of paid visitor accommodation within the council's jurisdiction.

Politics

69 h. ago Cruise passengers to face tourist tax in major holiday destination

Travellers, including cruise passengers are set to face a new tourist tax in a major European holiday destination.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian 'tourist tax' could bring in £1m as council urged to push forward

But while councillors welcomed the start of consultations agreed this week, the Tories branded the proposals a tourist tax which would hit local business and discourage visitors.

Economics

7 d. ago Tourist taxes: be careful what you wish for, because holidaymakers have choices too

The Man Who Pays His Way: Fees for visitors are worthwhile only if they are substantial and change behaviour

Politics

7 d. ago Holiday hotspot overrun with movie fans celebrating Jaws’ 50th anniversary

Martha’s Vineyard locals prepare for a massive surge in visitors as the shark thriller “Jaws” turns 50

Culture

8 d. ago South Ayrshire Tourist Tax put on the back burner for two years

The upfront costs, a lack of definitive 'cash benefit', and industry opposition led to councillors agreeing to pause the project for at least a couple of years.

Events

1 week ago South Ayrshire: The Scottish council, that covers Trump Turnberry, that has shelved tourist tax plans

A tourist tax is going ahead in Edinburgh, with a separate vote in Glasgow on Thursday, but South Ayrshire will no longer progress its own plans.

Politics

1 week ago ‘A symbol of Italian football’: Azzurri appoint Gennaro Gattuso as head coach

Former midfielder replaces Luciano Spalletti‘The blue jersey is like a second skin for him,’ says FIGCThe former Milan and Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed Italy’s national-team coach, the Italian football federation (FIGC) confirmed on Sunday.Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was sacked last week as a result of a 3-0 defeat by Norway in a World Cup qualifier. Gattuso will be formally introduced as head coach on Thursday at Rome’s Parco dei Principi hotel. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago Ancient standing stones in Scotland you can visit on a summer solstice day trip

Interest in Scotland’s standing stones has surged, with VisitScotland updating its guide to help visitors experience the solstice at these ancient sites

Politics

2 w. ago 'Tourist Tax' proposal could be put on hold at crunch meeting of South Ayrshire councillors

A report going before Cabinet on 17 June recommends that work on a possible levy should be paused.

Politics

3 w. ago Tourist tax to be introduced in Norway after surge in visitors

The tax will be charged on overnight stays and may also be applied to cruise passengers visiting Norway

Politics

3 w. ago Let us tax visitors on overnight stays in England, mayors say

Mayors across England want to see visitors be taxed on overnight stays to contribute to local economies

Politics

3 w. ago Canary holidaymakers blow as another island warns of new tourist taxes

The Canary Island of Fuerteventura will start charging British holidaymakers a tourist tax if they want to visit its most beautiful locations, officials on the Spanish holiday hotspot have announced

Events

3 w. ago How Britain's 'tourist tax' is keeping visitors away: Experts say No11's 'layer on layer of costs' is making holidaymakers swerve the UK 

Julia Simpson, chief executive of the World Travel & Tourism Council, said travellers are flocking to rival destinations because of the 'layer upon layer' of taxes that have been introduced.

Economics

3 w. ago Tourist tax: Will London introduce it, what is it and has it benefited other cities?

Overcrowding, environmental damage, and strained infrastructure; could a tourist tax be the capital’s solution?

Politics

3 w. ago Holidaymaker slams 'nightmare' Corfu hotel with 'no British food and €1.50 water'

"By the time we paid £750 for the holiday, €70 tourist tax for me and my daughter and an extra £450 for both of our meals, I could have been to the Caribbean on that."

Society

3 w. ago No new sponsor to replace Johnnie Walker as Fringe bosses draw up plans to demand tourist tax funds

The Fringe Society admitted it has not found a replacement sponsor for Johnnie Walker

Economics

4 w. ago Calls for campervan tax in the Scottish Highlands amid claims roads ‘can’t cope’ with traffic

Scottish Labour candidate said number plate recognition could be used to charge campervans touring the Highlands

Politics

4 w. ago Edinburgh council backs new cruise ship passenger levy as 'fair' move following tourist tax

Edinburgh City Council wants the powers to introduce a levy on cruise ships.

Society