Scottish Ministers are considering a “cruise tax” as part of plans to raise more money from tourists.
The levy would apply when cruise ships are docked in Scottish ports, with the proceeds used to fund local services. Under the Government’s Local Visitor Levy Bill, councils would be given the power to slap a fee on overnight stays in hotels.
The surcharge is a common feature of the tourism industry in European cities. It can be revealed that council leaders, through umbrella group COSLA, agreed that a “cruise terminal daily tax” should be included.
