Glasgow given go-ahead to introduce a tourist tax
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Scottish city to charge visitors in bid to fund public services
- Glasgow has approved a new tourist tax, becoming the second Scottish city to implement such a levy after Edinburgh.
- The visitor levy will charge tourists an additional five per cent on their accommodation bills, estimated to average £4.83 per night.
- The tax is projected to generate £16 million annually, with funds allocated to Glasgow’s infrastructure projects, events, and public services.
- Following an 18-month implementation phase required by national legislation, the levy is expected to be rolled out by January 2027 at the earliest.
- The decision received cross-party support from the SNP, Labour, Greens, and Conservatives, following a public consultation.