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Edinburgh introduces Scotlands first tourist tax, a five percent levy on visitor bookings starting October first. The tax aims to fund sustainable growth and address local resource strains, with Labour group pushing for balance between tourism and community investment. Despite calls for higher rates from tenant unions and Greens, and lower rates from Conservatives, the Labour motion passed, setting Edinburgh on a path to manage its tourist boom responsibly.

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