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Edinburgh Charges Tourists for Stays | Spokane News
Edinburgh just became the UK’s first city to charge tourists a 5% overnight stay fee—yes, even for hotels, Airbnbs, and campsites—for up to five nights, with all proceeds funding cleaner streets, more park rangers, tree planting, and cultural site restorations. The move, backed by a Scottish government bill, aims to ease overtourism and boost local infrastructure, generating £50 million annually—over $67 million—to reinvest in the city. Inspired by Amsterdam and Venice, Glasgow is set to follow suit in 2027. It’s a small cost for a big return: a more livable, vibrant Edinburgh for everyone…
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