The advisers gave the green light for the introduction of a 7% visitors’ levy for Aberdeen.
The “tourism tax” will not come into force until the least April 2027, but it should generate millions of pounds per year which will be reinvested in the city.
One night’s stay costs will apply to the accommodation paid, including hotels, B&B, hostels, guest houses, camping sites, caravan parks and ships that are permanently or mainly located in one place.
Cruise ships and bikers will be exempt from the tax, as well as those who receive disability payments.
A report to Aberdeen The Municipal Council Finance and Resources Committee said that with the average hotel chamber costing around £ 70, the levy would cost more £ 4.90 per night.
On this basis, the new costs could generate up to £ 6.8 mm.
The funds collected will be subject to projects that will help improve leisure and commercial tourism in the city.
The committee approved the levy on Wednesday.
He will put Aberdeen in accordance with the other hot spots of the visitor, notably Venice, Barcelona, Amsterdam and New York.
Advisor Alex McLellan, responsible for the committee, said: “The income generated by the levy of visitors, paid by those who visit the city, will give a huge boost to our local economy and allow us to invest in major events and conferences here more regularly.
“In all of Europe, we pay similar amounts to stay per night to subsidize their flourishing economies, and we must do the same to make sure that we can compete in terms of attracting commercial and leisure tourism in Aberdeen.”
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The levy comes after Holyrood last year adopted legislation giving advice through Scotland the ability to introduce such a charge.
Edinburgh and Glasgow approved a 10% levy during stays in hotels, short -term rentals and B&B.
The Tourist tax of Edinburgh will come into force on July 24, 2026, while Glasgow will follow on January 25, 2027.
Stephen Gow, president of Visitaberdeenshire, said: “A well -managed program that supports the region’s destination strategy objectives will stimulate the continuous growth of the economy of Aberdeen visitors.
“Aberdeen welcomed 2.2 million night visits in 2024, contributing to an economic impact of tourism of more than 500 million pounds sterling.
“The height of the growth of leisure and conferences will be carried out thanks to effective investments in the promotion, events and development of the tourism sector.”