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Interesting move by the Scottish tourism and hospitality industry, which have tabled proposals to change the way tourist taxes will be charged and collected in Scotland. The ball is now firmly in the Scottish Government's court to respond. heraldscotland.com/news/25193934.…

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In Perth and Kinross Council? Make sure you give YOUR views to the council on their plans for the introduction of a #VisitorLevy of up to 7%, to be added to your prices and collected by you:

My colleagues in Scotlands Tourism and Hospitality industry expressing their concerns too over TVL . heraldscotland.com/news/25185083.…

In the tourist centre of Seville, Tom Swarbrick’s party had 5 pints of beer, 2 glasses of wine & 2 Cokes - for €20 (£17). This is the competition our overtaxed visitor economy already faces - not the time to add yet another tax #VisitorLevy

Add YOUR signature now in support of the ST Alliance letter signed by us & some 80 trade bodies, calling on Ivan McKee MSP & Scottish Government to pause & reform #VisitorLevy to solve the implementation problems that are making it unworkable:

Huge congratulations to Fiona Campbell on being awarded MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to tourism. A much deserved recognition of her tireless dedication to championing the interests of small businesses- self-catering professionals - across Scotland

Damage to the UK’s visitor economy by Government policy: ❌ VAT on hosp 20% [Ireland: 9%] ❌ APD up ❌ ETAs up 60% ❌ VAT shopping refunds for tourists removed ❌ Tourist taxes planned by Wales & Scotland On top of general anti business policies on Bus.Rates, NICs, alc duties

In the latest STA Industry News Update👇 📣Visitor Levy: Call for Action – add your support! 🌸Scottish Tourism Index - Spring edition 🛳️Proposed Cruise Ship Levy 🏌️St Andrews Links Trust Economic Impact Assessment 💡Timewise programmes for employers ➡️tinyurl.com/bdjje62x

Rising operating costs,, reduced profitability, regulatory burdens and declining domestic overnight stays and spend are all taking their toll. The reality is that too many businesses are still struggling to break even heraldscotland.com/news/25263104.…

While STA CEO, Marc Crothall MBE, welcomed the news that international visits to Scotland surged by 10% to a record 4.4 million trips in 2024, with visitor spend in the local economy rising by 7% to £3.9 billion, he flagged 👇 (1/4)

YES: Govts only think of each individual measure, not of the AGGREGATE effect of many burdens combined - especially on the smallest businesses. Our sector has suffered many new costs & much new red tape across many fronts since Covid. Time to STOP regulating & start deregulating

You are 100% right! Kate Nicholls OBE

Weakening economy. Inflation. UK already 113th/119 countries for ‘tourism price competitiveness’ [WEF]. Not the time to introduce yet another tax on a crucial industry & services ‘export’: #VisitorLevy Pause & think again, Ivan McKee MSP

Not the time to introduce yet another tax on a crucial industry & services ‘export’: #VisitorLevy

The Scottish B&B Association Quite - Scottish govt needs an urgent rethink

Our B&B Awards are just 1 week away! ⭐️⁠ Here's what one of our 2024 winners #MallardGrange said about their win… Sign up now to join the guest list for our virtual #AAawards. You’ll be sent a live link before the event > tinyurl.com/47fxbbdr eviivo #bedandbreakfast

We wholly support the UKHospitality “#TaxedOut” campaign. See below for how to get behind it and try to make politicians understand that we are being #TaxedOut already. NOT the time for another tax (#VisitorLevy). Reduce VAT, business rates, NICs…

The Scottish B&B Association UKHospitality Thank you for your support - good to have colleagues across Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland backing the team

Every £1 of #VisitorLevy is £1 less spent in local shops, cafes, pubs, attractions etc. #TaxedOut