Victory for the ASSC: Councillors Reject Short-Term Let Control Area Proposal in Highland Perthshire and North East Perthshire Fiona Campbell, CEO of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers, said: “We are pleased that common sense has prevailed. The plans did not strike the appropriate regulatory balance and would have led to the closure of many small businesses – hitting the local economy in the process – without achieving the apparent policy objectives. Short-term lets cannot continue to be used as a convenient scapegoat for much wider housing challenges. Closing down small businesses in Perth & Kinross would not lead to a glut of affordable homes as today’s vote recognised. The ASSC wants to ensure a fair and proportionate approach for business, tourism and communities and we will work constructively with Perth & Kinross Council to achieve that end.” https://lnkd.in/df--iJm4 Scottish Land & Estates Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) Patrick O'Shaughnessy Clare Winskill Anna Scott Scottish Agritourism Caroline Millar Laura Paterson David Smythe Sally Robertson Sarah-Jane Laing Simon Ovenden David Weston Carl Thomson Ben Edgar-Spier Marc Crothall MBE Alistair Handyside MBE PASC UK Angus Forbes Ralph Averbuch #Tourism #Scotland #STL #SelfCatering
Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers
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Founded in 1978, the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) is the leading source of knowledge on short-term letting and holiday homes in Scotland. The ASSC is the only trade body representing the interests of the traditional self-catering sector. It has more than 1450 Members, operating in excess of 7,000 self-catering properties throughout Scotland, and has close links with other European countries, as founding members of the European Holiday Homes Association (EHHA). The ASSC commits its members to maintaining the principles of “quality, integrity, cleanliness, comfort, courtesy and efficiency” and to offering visitors to Scotland consistently high standards within their self-catering properties. The ASSC’s vision is to place our members at the forefront of a professional, vibrant and prosperous Scottish self-catering sector.
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http://www.assc.co.uk
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Employees at Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers
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Victoria Brooks
Freelance, rural tourism consultant specialising in business support, marketing and communications.
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Clare Winskill
Co Chair IoD Highlands and Islands / NED Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) / Owner @ CORUISK…
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Fiona Campbell
Chief Executive, Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers * CEO of the Year * Outstanding Contribution to Tourism * Director, Scottish Agritourism *…
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Anna Scott
Membership, Partnerships & Events Lead @ the Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers
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🚨 Just ONE WEEK to go until the ASSC Regional Gathering in Oban! 🌊 #ASSCOBAN24 Get ready to dive into a day of insights, networking, and collaboration with some of the best in the industry. From expert speakers to thought-provoking panels, this is the event you don’t want to miss. 🎟️ Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/4cwg6d5 Creatomatic: Web Design, Branding & Digital Wild About Argyll Cathy Craig Carron Tobin Julie Young Sally HenryChris Baxter Key Data Fiona Campbell Victoria Brooks Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Anna Scott Sharon Luke Anna Calder Urquhart Morris Ben Edgar-Spier Clare Winskill Noemi Alonso Miguel Carl Thomson Gemma Cruickshank Jemma Reid Marc Crothall MBE VisitScotland Patrick O'Shaughnessy UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) ASVA : Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) SuperControl Property Management System Scottish Land & Estates Scottish Agritourism Argyll & The Isles Coast & Countryside Trust Bookalet DM Hall Surveyors Howden holidaycottages.co.uk SCOTO Network
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🏖️ The day after the ASSC Regional Gathering in Oban, we will be running a community beach clean alongside The GRAB Trust Charity! 🏖️ This event is a fantastic opportunity to give back to our beautiful coastline and protect the marine life that makes Scotland’s shores so special. All equipment will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm! ℹ️ Event Details: - Argyll Tourism Community Beach Clean: Thursday, 5th September 2019, 11:00 am - Meeting Point: Dunollie Castle Car Park or on the beach below the castle - Hosted by: ASSC & The GRAB Trust Charity ASSC Chief Executive, Fiona Campbell comments: “The ASSC is committed to responsible tourism, fostering positive relationships with the communities in which our members operate, and protecting Scotland’s environment. "We will be putting our ASSC Regional Gathering themes of community and collaboration into practice through our tourism community beach clean at Dunollie Castle Beach. Marine litter is such a blight on our wonderful natural environment so the ASSC is delighted to partner with the GRAB Trust charity to support this initiative.” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/egUXcJKN Creatomatic: Web Design, Branding & Digital Wild About Argyll Cathy Craig Carron Tobin Julie Young Sally Henry Chris Baxter Key Data Fiona Campbell Victoria Brooks Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Anna Scott Sharon Luke Anna Calder Urquhart Morris Ben Edgar-Spier Clare Winskill Noemi Alonso Miguel Carl Thomson Gemma Cruickshank Jemma Reid Marc Crothall MBE VisitScotland Patrick O'Shaughnessy UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) ASVA : Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) SuperControl Property Management System Scottish Land & Estates Scottish Agritourism Argyll & The Isles Coast & Countryside Trust Bookalet DM Hall Surveyors Howden holidaycottages.co.uk SCOTO Network
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🌟💚 Explore, Connect, and Elevate Your Business at #ASSCOBAN24! 🌟💚 Our event will be packed with exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services tailored specifically for the self-catering industry. Whether you’re looking to enhance your guest experience, streamline operations, or simply stay ahead of the curve, our exhibitors have something for you. 👥 Networking: Meet the people behind the brands, ask questions, and make valuable connections that could help transform your business. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, discover new solutions, and get inspired by some the best in the business. Don’t miss out—grab your ticket today and make the most of #ASSCOBAN24! 🎟️ Get tickets: https://bit.ly/4cwg6d5 Creatomatic: Web Design, Branding & Digital Wild About Argyll Cathy Craig Carron Tobin Julie Young Sally Henry Chris Baxter Key Data Fiona Campbell Victoria Brooks Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Anna Scott Sharon Luke Anna Calder Urquhart Morris Ben Edgar-Spier Clare Winskill Noemi Alonso Miguel Carl Thomson Gemma Cruickshank Jemma Reid Marc Crothall MBE VisitScotland Patrick O'Shaughnessy UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) ASVA : Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) SuperControl Property Management System Scottish Land & Estates Scottish Agritourism Argyll & The Isles Coast & Countryside Trust Bookalet DM Hall Surveyors Howden holidaycottages.co.uk SCOTO Network
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56 Degree Insight has published the Summer edition of its Scottish Tourism Index. The latest results continue to show that 2024 is another challenging year for domestic tourism in Scotland. See the full analysis here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDBxbDgW
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Chief Executive, Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers * CEO of the Year * Outstanding Contribution to Tourism * Director, Scottish Agritourism * Scottish Tourism Alliance Policy Group
It’s an honour to be partnering with Alistair Handyside MBE and PASC UK on this important matter. The accumulative impact of a raft of new regulations being thrown at the self-catering sector is going to damage it irreparably if interventions are not viewed holistically. The onward impact on the wider tourism economy cannot be understated. Policies should not be made in silos. They should be underpinned by data, and be developed in collaboration with industry. #NewDeal Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA)
PASC UK FHL (Furnished Holiday Lets) Allowance Abolition Update When HMT Treasury emailed us on 29 July to announce the Government was going to carry on with the abolishing FHL Allowances, they asked us to come & discuss it with them, following on from our previous meetings, pre-election. We of course agreed, but delayed meeting until Monday the 19 August, so that we could hear from others meeting with HMT & adjust our pitch & presentation accordingly. This issue that affects the whole UK sector, so we engaged with Fiona Campbell at the ASSC, to have them both join the meeting & work together with Francis Clark on the tax & technical aspects of our push back. Once again the plan was to take Francis Clark to the meeting, we did this last time as this was a key to getting some transitional concessions. We were also joined by Alex Walker who is our Policy Lead at PASC UK. A huge amount of work went into preparing for this meeting, working with Members & Colleagues from right across the sector including The Tourism Alliance, Wales Tourism Alliance, The CLA, THE NFU MUTUAL OEIC & many more. We prepared a full presentation, to share with HMT, after having presented the key points in the meeting. The team of 4, Fiona, Alex, John Endecott, & myself each had sections to focus on. The meeting was scheduled to last for 30 minutes but lasted for 90. We covered what you might expect, the value & contribution that the sector makes, it's the bed stock for rural & coastal visitor economies, the combination of interventions on the small businesses in our sector is just overwhelming, the changes are too harsh, long term lets got three years, not 7 months. We had over an hour of discussion, I am carefully avoiding the word negotiation, but it was an open discussion of 'what if's' from both sides, with some shards of light to explore on pushing back on this intervention. Our key asks are that they 'pause' they don't have all the data of the impact, it's happening too fast for the majority affected to be able to adjust & that more transitional relief from FHL to another tax regime is needed. None of those affected have done anything wrong, they have followed an HMRC written & approved tax regime that has been in place for three decades. To close it with such short notice is inequitable, especially as any detail has to await the Budget on the 30 Oct, the subsequent Finance Bill & that being voted through. We are running a second iParl petition, & that will pass 5,000 letters to MPs tomorrow. This then gives us the data on the key MPS to follow up on. You can all help by sharing this link: https://lnkd.in/emuqy9ey Huge thanks to Fiona Campbell at the ASSC, John Endacott at Francis Clark and all the team at PASC UK. Richard Toomer Richard Vaughton Tourism Alliance Sally Henry SuperControl Property Management System European Holiday Home Association (EHHA) The CLA NFU (National Farmers' Union) SCALE UK Steve Taggert
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🏴🏡 Calling all self-catering operators! #ASSCOBAN24 🏴🏡 Our Oban Regional Gathering on September 4th is the event you don’t want to miss! 🙌 Get the latest updates on key issues like FHL Abolition, the Visitor Levy, and discussions relating to responsible tourism in rural communities - all while enjoying warm hospitality and valuable networking opportunities. ➡️🎟️ Reserve your ticket now: https://bit.ly/4cwg6d5 Creatomatic: Web Design, Branding & Digital Wild About Argyll Cathy Craig Carron Tobin Julie Young Sally Henry Chris Baxter Key Data Fiona Campbell Victoria Brooks Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Anna Scott Sharon Luke Anna Calder Urquhart Morris Ben Edgar-Spier Clare Winskill Noemi Alonso Miguel Carl Thomson Gemma Cruickshank Jemma Reid Marc Crothall MBE VisitScotland Patrick O'Shaughnessy UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) ASVA : Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) SuperControl Property Management System Scottish Land & Estates Scottish Agritourism
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🙌👏 Borve Lodge Estate: Journey to the Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards (HITA) 🙌👏 We're thrilled to share that ASSC Members Borve Lodge Estate has been shortlisted for the prestigious Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards (HITA) in the category of Best Self-Catering or Unique Stay! Explore how their rich history, dedication to sustainability, and commitment to exceptional guest experiences have set them apart. Hear directly from the team about their journey, insights, and advice for fellow operators. Read about their journey here: https://lnkd.in/ePmd2kiU #ThistleAwards #HITA #Scotland #VisitScotland #Outerhebrides Cathra Kelliher Fiona Campbell Victoria Brooks Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Anna Scott Sharon Luke Anna Calder Urquhart Morris Ben Edgar-Spier Clare Winskill Noemi Alonso Miguel Carl Thomson Gemma Cruickshank Jemma Reid Marc Crothall MBE VisitScotland Patrick O'Shaughnessy UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) ASVA : Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) SuperControl Property Management System Calum Ross
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💚 Join the ASSC and the AITC in Oban on September 4th for the must-attend networking event of the year for self-catering owners and tourism operators! Connect with industry leaders, discover exhibitors tailored to your needs, and embrace the power of community and collaboration to drive positive change. 🎟️ Secure your spot today:https://bit.ly/4cwg6d5 #ASSCOBAN24 Creatomatic: Web Design, Branding & Digital Wild About Argyll Cathy Craig Carron Tobin Julie Young Sally Henry Chris Baxter Key Data Fiona Campbell Victoria Brooks Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Anna Scott Sharon Luke Anna Calder Urquhart Morris Ben Edgar-Spier Clare Winskill Noemi Alonso Miguel Carl Thomson Gemma Cruickshank Jemma Reid Marc Crothall MBE VisitScotland Patrick O'Shaughnessy UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) ASVA : Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) SuperControl Property Management System Scottish Land & Estates Scottish Agritourism SCOTO Network
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🙌🎤 We are thrilled to round off our speaker lineup with Julie Young, CEO of Argyll and the Isles Coast and Community Trust (ACT), who will be joining us at the ASSC Regional Gathering in Oban on 4th September 2024! Julie has been with ACT since its inception in 2014, leading impactful initiatives in habitat restoration, climate change action, and outdoor learning. Under her leadership, ACT has created 48 new posts and secured over £4 million in investment for Argyll. Julie’s commitment to sustainability and community-driven projects makes her a powerful voice in our discussions. Don’t miss out on Julie’s inspiring insights as we gather to embrace community, cultivate collaboration, and drive positive change in the self-catering industry! 🎟️ Get tickets now: https://bit.ly/4cwg6d5 #ASSCOBAN24 Creatomatic: Web Design, Branding & Digital Wild About Argyll Cathy Craig Carron Tobin Julie Young Sally Henry Chris Baxter Key Data Fiona Campbell Victoria Brooks Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Anna ScottSharon Luke Anna Calder Urquhart Morris Ben Edgar-Spier Clare Winskill Noemi Alonso Miguel Carl Thomson Gemma Cruickshank Jemma Reid Marc Crothall MBE VisitScotland Patrick O'Shaughnessy UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) ASVA : Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) SuperControl Property Management System Scottish Land & Estates Scottish Agritourism SCOTO Network
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