COUNCILLORS will be recommended not to pursue the introduction of a visitor levy in Shetland. It comes after the Western Isles paused any further development on the topic until more was known about a potential separate cruise levy, while Orkney is due to consider a report later this month. Earlier this year the councils in Shetland, Orkney and the Western Isles appointed a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each of the three areas. Lerwick Port Authority confirmed last week it had raised concerns about the idea of a cruise levy in its response to the consultation. Meanwhile the feasibility study report on a visitor levy in Shetland said accommodation is dominated by small and micro businesses, with flats, guesthouses, chalets and B&Bs making up the bulk of provision.