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Businesses ‘could close’ if tourist tax plans go ahead

Accommodation providers have raised concerns over a hit to their income if the tax is introduced.

6th Jan 2025

Businesses in the Scottish hospitality sector could be forced to close if plans to bring in a tourist tax go ahead.

That’s the concern from accommodation providers who say they’ll have to take a hit from their own income to absorb visitor levies.

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