Coastal city greenlights new visitor tax amid widespread overtourism trend

The list of European cities that are now implementing tourist taxes continues to grow as communities battle the consequences of overtourism.

The latest to join the list is Aberdeen, Scotland - which has announced a visitor levy to begin on April 1, 2027.

Aberdeen City Council's Finance and Resources Committee approved a 7% levy, according to a press release.

The tax is expected to bring in over $7 million for the city per year.

Alex McLellan, convener of the Finance and Resources Committee, said in a press release that the tax "will provide a huge boost to our local economy."

"Across Europe, we are paying similar amounts to stay per night, subsidizing their thriving economies - and we should do the same to ensure we can compete in terms of attracting both business and leisure tourism to Aberdeen," said McLellan.

He participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside his son Eric Trump for the opening of the second course at Aberdeen.

"Sean Connery helped get me the permits," said Trump. "If it weren't for Sean Connery, we wouldn't have those great courses."