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This article contains useful expressions for writing reports.

Edinburgh backs introduction of new 'tourist tax'
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7v5l29q2dvo

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transient - transient visitor levy (TVL)
motion [Collins]A motion is a formal proposal or statement in a meeting, debate, or trial, which is discussed and then voted on or decided on. [quote]but their motion was defeated.
curb [Collins]If you curb something, you control it and keep it within limits. [quote]in an attempt to curb the expansion of short-term letting accommodation.
surcharge [Collins]A surcharge is an extra payment of money in addition to the usual payment for something. It is added for a specific reason, for example by a company because costs have risen or by a government as a tax.
diminution [quote]Those cities have not seen diminution of visitors due to the size of the levy
heed [quote]but they have failed to heed his stark warnings.

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face a fine of up to £2,500
couple with [quote]The city council declared a housing emergency in November 2023 due to skyrocketing house prices and rental rates, coupled with a record number of people identifying as homeless.[unquote]
put forward [quote]Proposals for a tourist tax in Edinburgh were initially put forward in 2019.[unquote]
bitter blow [quote]At a time when tourism businesses are already facing a huge tax burden, this is another bitter blow for them.[unquote]

I agree with the surcharge because Edinburgh is overcrowding.