Tag: Transient Visitor Levy
Development work completed for UK’s First ‘Tourist tax’ Scheme
The work to develop and agree a Transient Visitor Levy (TVL) scheme for Edinburgh has been completed by The City of Edinburgh Council .The Council will recommend its proposal to Ministers and MSPs for...
Council Leader says the time is right for Tourist Tax
Tourism bodies including UK Hospitality sent an open Letter to Adam McVey, Leader, City of Edinburgh Council opposing the council's plans to impose a tourist tax on those visiting Edinburgh. The council is running...
Support for tourist tax from Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce survey
The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey of its members and announced results which they say shows that nearly 70% of Edinburgh businesses supported the introduction of a Transient Visitor Levy.200 businesses and...
TVL Consultation launched by Council
The City of Edinburgh Council today (Wednesday) opened a citywide consultation on proposals for a Transient Visitor Levy (TVL) or 'Tourist Tax'.Having conducted detailed research, informal engagement with industry stakeholders and an in-depth survey...
Council in coalition – working hard to introduce Transient Visitor Levy
It is now a year since a new council was elected and an SNP-Labour coalition formed. This is a complete reverse of the position in the last council when the balance was Labour-SNP. But...
