Shetland Islands Council report advises against visitor levy

Shetland Islands Council report advises against visitor levy

Report recommends engaging with government on other levy models and discretionary revenue-raising

Council takes cautious approach on Shetland Visitor Levy - Scottish Business News

Shetland Islands Council has been advised not to introduce a visitor levy after a new report concluded that the potential risks outweigh the benefits, citing a high level of opposition from local businesses and concerns over the administrative burden this would impose on accommodation providers. A recent council report to Shetland councillors advises against adopting the visitor levy, highlighting worries about the impact on the local tourism se…