高地理事会推进12月游客征税计划,激起商界和居民对经济和旅游关切的反对。 Highland Council advances December visitor levy plans, sparking business and resident opposition over economic and tourism concerns.

高地理事会更新了12月执行游客税的计划,以资助旅游基础设施和环境保护,但面临越来越多的企业和居民的反对,他们担心会损害旅游业和地方经济。 Highland Council has updated its plans for a December implementation of a visitor levy aimed at funding tourism infrastructure and environmental protection, but faces mounting opposition from businesses and residents concerned it could harm tourism and local economies. 虽然该理事会坚持认为税收对于可持续发展是必要的,但批评者要求暂停进一步协商和影响评估,强调经济增长和社区保护之间目前存在的紧张关系。 While the council insists the tax is necessary for sustainable development, critics demand a pause for further consultation and impact assessments, highlighting ongoing tensions between economic growth and community preservation.