Economy and infrastructure committee chair Ken Gowans said: “Tourism is one of our most important sectors and the levy could form an essential part of how we sustain, support and develop the services and infrastructure which the sector relies on.
“We have been engaging with stakeholders and I would like to thank all the individuals and businesses who have taken part to date for their input and help to get us to this stage.
“If approved, the intention is for the 12-week public consultation period to commence on November 15 and close on February 7.”
The consultation will be available to view on the Highland Council’s website and paper copies will also be available on request.
Gowans added: “The levy could raise £10 million to £11m per year. It could bring us much more. It just depends.”
He said that council officials used VisitScotland data to come up with the figures.
Under the proposals passed by MSPs, the levy must be based on a percentage of an overnight stay in some types of accommodation.
Accommodation providers are responsible for collecting the levy, which must be used to support facilities used primarily by business and leisure visitors.
