Meeting description: We discussed business rate support for hospitality in the Scottish Budget. We raised the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill and changes to recognising the need for full cost recovery for businesses administrating and collecting the accommodation charge. We highlighted our view that the funds raised need to be spent on the visitor economy. We also raised concerns over the percentage charge model rather than a flat rate charge. We sought the Minister's support for a UK Hospitality campaign to have VAT lowered for hospitality.
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