Cruise Scotland issued its response to the Scottish Government’s cruise ship levy public consultation, which was launched in February to obtain views on allowing local authorities to introduce a fee charged to cruise ship passengers when they visit Scottish ports .

The association remains opposed to the proposed levy but has called for constructive engagement with the government.

The association warned that the proposed cruise ship levy risks consequences for Scotland’s cruise sector, its economy and its reputation as a tourism destination.

Cruise Scotland, which represents Scottish ports, tourism bodies and cruise operators, outlined concerns that a discretionary levy imposed at the local authority level could act as a disincentive to cruise lines and erode years of investment and co

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