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Month: February 2023

Scotland’s Greatest Escape

Posted on by mikebailey

Tonight – February 15th at 10:00pm (22:00) the TV series ‘Scotland’s Greatest Escape‘ will be aired on the BBC Scotland Channel.If that’s a little late for you, then it will be repeated at 7:30pm (19:30) on Thursdays.See a sneaky preview here.

The search is on for Scotland‘s Greatest Escape from luxury to campsite, historic to adventure but only one can be the Greatest!There will be eight episodes and the final will be on the 5th April 2023.The Industry Panel which includes ASSC CEO Fiona Campbell will be looking for the best hospitality that Scotland has to offer in the shortlisted escapes…Follow the journey with us, be inspired and let’s celebrate together some of the very best accommodation experiences that Scotland has to offer!

ASSC CEO Fiona Campbell will feature in the series as part of the Industry Panel

ASSC CEO, Fiona Campbell said, “I am hugely looking forward to the launch on BBC Scotland tonight of this inspirational series ‘Scotland‘s Greatest Escape‘. I am honoured and delighted to have been part of the Industry Panel of judges. What was very evident from the onset was the incredibly high calibre of applicants representing the self-catering accommodation sector, showcasing sustainable, diverse, high-quality experiences that are available right across Scotland. It was a fabulous opportunity to meet some very passionate people who run businesses that are among the best hospitality that Scotland has to offer.”

Scotland’s Great Escapes
Pics by Alan Peebles

The Scottish Tourism Alliance’s (STA) Industry Business Barometer and Energy Survey

Posted on by EleanorASSC

Calling Self-Catering and Short-term let Tourism Operators in Scotland

We need your help…

It is vital that as a sector, we are fully represented when the time comes to publishing and using the results from this very important survey that aims to capture the current business environment that the tourism industry in Scotland is operating in.

Let’s make sure we are fully represented.

Grab a cuppa, take a seat and complete the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) Industry Business Barometer and Energy Survey.

Thank you.

The Scottish Tourism Alliance’s (STA) Industry Business Barometer and Energy Survey is looking to capture the current business environment that the tourism industry is operating in, including business cost pressures and the ongoing energy bill situation.

COMPETE THE SURVEY HERE

The STA will use the findings of the survey to inform their upcoming priority conversations with UK and Scottish Government Ministers about the urgent need for support and the right policy environment to enable businesses in the tourism sector to remain solvent, fully recover and grow.

Thank you for taking the time to add your voice.

  • The survey has 24 questions and is estimated to take no more than 15 minutes to complete.
  • Please note that all survey responses are anonymous.
  • The survey closes on Sunday 19th February 2023.
  • Findings from the survey will be published at the beginning of March.

The revised version of the Scottish Government National Planning Framework 4 has been published this morning  

Posted on by EleanorASSC

13th February 2023

National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) is the Scottish Government national spatial strategy for Scotland.  It sets out their spatial principles, regional priorities, national developments and national planning policy.

It should be read as a whole and replaces NPF3 and Scottish Planning Policy: https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-planning-framework-4/documents/

Policy 30 on tourism, aims to ensure community, environmental and business considerations are fully taken into account…

Policy 30e (page 88) is yet another nail in the coffin for the small accommodation sector.

“e) Development proposals for the reuse of existing buildings for short term holiday letting will not be supported where the proposal willresult in:i. An unacceptable impact on local amenity or the character of a neighbourhood or area; or ii. The loss of residential accommodation where such loss is not outweighed by demonstrable local economic benefits.”