Scottish tourism represents a world of turmoil now

Friday, August 25, 2023

For the external world, Scottish tourism presents a romantic appearance, projecting stony mountains and unspoiled rivers, fairy-tale citadels and country hotels. However, inside the tourism segment at present, things represent a world of turmoil.

An organization signifying thousands of self-catering trades in Scotland has been cautioning for some time that a new authorizing system slated to come forth from October will make hundreds of people walk out from the sector. This week after a report by the City of Edinburgh Council, it is demanding that its worst dreads have been recognized, as much as the segment in the Scottish capital is concerned.

Last week, Fiona Campbell, the chief executive of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers said that the
request of the arrangement as it views would damp down the Scottish tourism segment, stating that the
charges and administration involved are basically too much for several small industries like guest houses to endure.

Campbell’s remarks followed a review of approximately 1,270 businesses by the ASSC. It found that over 60% of workers still had to apply for an authorization in the midst of worries regarding the charges involved. Campbell said that the new arrangement is excessively organizational and costly.

She said that while in some council zones the charges are rational, it is the conflicting in others,
with some small business proprietors being requested to cough up a lot of money to obtain
reflective preparation consent for grounds they have run for years.

« Back to Page

• New Era Begins: Gillian Mylles Assumes General Manager Role at The Resident Edinburgh

• Edinburgh Castle on top as the most Instagrammable Scottish tourist site

• Discover Scotland’s Fife Arms: A top world-class stylish hotel

• VisitScotland to close all information centres by 2026

• Scottish beach campsite wins hearts with honesty box