00:01Heading to the UK?
00:04Travel experts warn a new tourist levy introduced in Edinburgh could be just the beginning,
00:10with more destinations expected to follow.
00:13What are you doing in my swamp?
00:18The Scottish capital has introduced a 5% visitor charge on accommodation,
00:23applying to hotels, B&Bs, guest houses and short-term rentals,
00:29with funds used to support city improvements.
00:33While the added cost is unlikely to derail a European holiday,
00:38industry insiders say travellers should get used to factoring in these fees,
00:42as popular destinations tackle over-tourism, rising infrastructure costs
00:47and the pressure created by record visitor numbers.
00:51From Barcelona to Venice, tourist levies are becoming increasingly common,
00:56and experts say the trend is only gaining momentum.
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