Regulatory challenges and impacts on hospitality: a case study of Scotland's self-catering sector

Fiona Campbell, Masood Khodadadi*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This study explores how Scottish Government regulations impact self-catering businesses post-short term let legislation. Survey findings highlight adverse effects including reduced competitiveness and increased costs. Guided by "Better Regulation" principles, it identifies unintended consequences, urging policymakers to collaborate and adopt a data-driven approach. The research calls for legislative review to improve regulatory outcomes, contributing to broader discussions on tourism regulation and enhancing transparency in Scotland's self-catering sector.
Original languageEnglish
Article number2388793
Number of pages6
JournalCurrent Issues in Tourism
Early online date7 Aug 2024
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 7 Aug 2024

Keywords

  • hospitality industry
  • short-term rentals
  • self-catering accomodation
  • tourism regulation
  • tourism policy
  • tourism economics

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