A tourist tax like Edinburgh’s could be the answer to London’s funding squeeze Here's why London needs an Edinburgh-style tourist tax London is one of the most-visited cities on the planet. These visitors bring investment, diversity and vibrancy — and their numbers are rising. By 2025, London is projected to attract over 40m overnight visitors a year, up from 31m in 2016. But while the tourism industry is a boon to the national economy and employment, [...]