Glasgow City Council will consider plans for a visitor levy tomorrow and trade bodies say the views of businesses must be listened to.
Glasgow must listen to accommodation businesses like hotels and B&Bs if it is to avoid rolling out a tourist tax which does “more harm than good”, trade bodies have said.
Money raised from the tax — which would apply to hotels, hostels, guest houses, B&Bs and self-catering accommodation — could be spent on improving the “look and feel” of the city and fund events. “We are urging any local authorities considering a levy to first consult with businesses and local communities to work out if a levy is the best approach for their area, before moving onto developing a scheme.
The consultation process must “listen to the voice of business who will ultimately be responsible for administering this scheme”, she added. “Tourism is a growing part of Glasgow’s economy so we expect a full economic impact assessment to accompany the proposals.” Ms Campbell added the levy would not only be paid by “foreign tourists”, but “one applicable to ordinary Scots staying overnight in Glasgow, those who have already made a financial contribution to local services”.
A report by Cllr Bell stated a 5% rate has been recommended as it would “provide a reasonable level of income to achieve the scheme objectives after allowing for administration costs”.
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