A report presented to Falkirk Council's executive in Scotland suggests that a 5% visitor levy on tourist accommodation could help fund services likely to be used by tourists.
With the recent opening of the Rosebank distillery in Falkirk, plans for a new town hall and theatre, and a £3 million art park in the pipeline through the Local Growth Deal, the council is confident the area's visitor economy will keep expanding.
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In January Edinburgh made history by giving the green light to Scotland's inaugural visitor levy, with councillors at the City of Edinburgh Council unanimously supporting the implementation of a charge on overnight stays.
Currently, Falkirk draws in over 800,000 unique visitors each year, with more than half of them staying overnight - contributing to a visitor economy now valued at £150 million, as reported by the Daily Record.
