Visit Mull and Iona DMO response to the Visitor Levy
Visit Mull and Iona is the Destination Marketing Organisation for the islands with a membership of 153 representing 190 Mull and Iona businesses across all hospitality sectors. There is deep concern amongst our members that the Visitor Levy is not only bad for our vital tourism sector but bad for island life.
“This levy unfairly disadvantages islanders, both as residents and business owners, operating in such a remote location. Having to stay overnight somewhere is a common occurrence, whether attending medical appointments, school events for our children, mitigation for cancelled ferries or even accessing everyday services such as food shopping. These are not ‘visitor’ or ‘tourism’ activities, yet it would seem that they will be classed and ‘taxed’ as such and make island living even more tenuous financially.” Andy and Yvette Primrose, Ulva Hostel… more in the printed issue