The trade body reiterated that it was essential to keep levy costs to a minimum and include a cost recovery mechanism for businesses.
Leon Thompson, UK Hospitality Scotland's executive director, said: “It is vital that the visitor levy is not increased above the proposed rate of 5% and it is positive that the council has heard strong feedback from the hospitality trade on this issue.
“Retaining a process for recovering business costs, as called for by UKHospitality Scotland, was essential and I am pleased that this remains within the revised scheme.
“The proposal to apply the levy on eligible bookings from May this year is a quick turnaround for businesses, who will have to implement new systems and ways of working in just three months. To make this achievable, the Council urgently needs to act on the pace to provide clear and detailed guidance for businesses tasked with levy fundraising.
“Ahead of the council's vote later this month, I would urge councilors to understand that the rate cannot be punitive and to be aware of the impact any additional costs will have on businesses and visitors.