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Scottish Government

The Scottish Government plays a pivotal role in shaping the operating environment for hotels and hospitality businesses across Scotland. Our editorial coverage under this tag focuses on the policies, legislation, and strategic initiatives that directly impact hoteliers, general managers, and hospitality executives. This includes in-depth reporting on business rates reform, tourism levies, workforce development, and sustainability strategies such as the Scotland Outlook 2030. We also provide analysis of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Leadership Group’s activities and the broader economic measures affecting the sector. Our aim is to keep industry professionals informed and prepared for both challenges and opportunities arising from governmental decisions.

Scottish Government

The Scottish Government plays a pivotal role in shaping the operating environment for hotels and hospitality businesses across Scotland. Our editorial coverage under this tag focuses on the policies, legislation, and strategic initiatives that directly impact hoteliers, general managers, and hospitality executives. This includes in-depth reporting on business rates reform, tourism levies, workforce development, and sustainability strategies such as the Scotland Outlook 2030. We also provide analysis of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Leadership Group’s activities and the broader economic measures affecting the sector. Our aim is to keep industry professionals informed and prepared for both challenges and opportunities arising from governmental decisions.

Accounting association recommends 2.5% Scottish Tourism Tax

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has recommended that the Scottish government…

Highland Council consultation on tourist tax ‘astonishing’, says UKHospitality

UKHospitality has reacted with “astonishment” at Highland Council’s consultation on a…

Hospitality Scotland calls for short-term letting registration scheme

Hospitality Scotland has written to the Scottish government calling for a mandatory…

Edinburgh Council backs tourist tax plans

The City of Edinburgh Council has voted in favour of a controversial plan to implement a…

Tourist tax a ‘danger’ to Edinburgh, says UKHospitality

Edinburgh is in danger of becoming the most expensive destination in Europe, according to…

UK Hospitality disputes Edinburgh City Council tourist tax claims

UK Hospitality (UKH) has said it is “concerned” at the assertion made by City of Edinburgh…

Nearly 70% of Edinburgh businesses support ‘tourist tax’

A recent survey by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce found that 69% of businesses would…

Airbnb bookings in Edinburgh jump 70% to more than a million

The proportion of visitors to Edinburgh using Airbnb has increased to 70% this year, as the…

UKHospitality warns against tourist tax ahead of Edinburgh move

UKHospitality has reiterated its message that a tourist tax in Edinburgh, or any part of the…

Scottish hotel sector reports healthy growth

Tourism and hotels have defied expectations to deliver significant growth in Scotland,…