🎭 Edinburgh's world-famous festivals are at the centre of a growing debate over Scotland's new tourist tax.
Festival leaders argue that the events attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year should receive a greater share of the revenue generated through the visitor levy. They say additional funding would help support venues, infrastructure and future programming while ensuring Edinburgh remains one of the world's leading cultural destinations.
With tourism playing a vital role in the local economy, discussions continue over how the funds should be allocated in the years ahead.#EdinburghFestival #ScotlandTourism #VisitorLevy #FestivalNews #ArtsAndCulture #Edinburgh #FestivalSeason #TourismNews #CulturalEvents #UKFestivals
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