8pm – 9.30pm  

Drinks Reception 

An opportunity to network with friends, colleagues and industry representatives the night before the conference

• Location: Whisky Mist, Hilton Glasgow Hotel, William Street, Glasgow G3 8HT

It’s the perfect networking opportunity for both existing clients, and those interested in finding out more.  Join us at this informal evening, you can:

• meet the SuperControl team
• find out what’s new and what we’ve got in the pipeline
• get expert advice (including best practice tips) in an exclusive Q&A training session 

Willie Cameron,  Director of Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards & Founding Director of the Cobbs Group

Winner of The Johnstons of Elgin Silver Thistle Award 2019

Welcome Address

Linda Battison, Chair of the Board of Directors, Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers

Session Sponsor

Simon Lehmann, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, AJL Consultancy LLC

• Simon will talk about the convergence taking place in the whole hospitality industry and what kind of pressure that puts on to the property managers and their products. The consumer of today and tomorrow is looking for hotel like services and an unprecedented experience, while making holidays

Session Round-Up with Q&A: Willie Cameron

• Simon’s presentation from the event – Simon Lehmann, A J L Consulting
• Simon’s presentation from HOST – The acquisition storm: What will the industry look like in 5 years? – Simon Lehmann, HOST Presentation – October 2019  

Karen Mullins, Regional Director for UK and Ireland, HomeAway

Merilee Karr – Chairperson of the STAA (UK Short Term Accommodation Association) and Founder and CEO, UnderTheDoormat

• Karen will touch on a background to HomeAway, their customer base, over indexing on USA inbound guests.
• Merilee will discuss the importance of collaboration between patterns, national and local government and associated stakeholders within a regulatory environment which maximises the success of individual operators and the responsible growth of the industry.

Session Round-Up with Q&A: Willie Cameron

• Karen & Merilee’s Presentation – Karen Mullins, HomeAway & Merilee Karr, STAA

Finding the Opportunity For Your Business in Making Tax Digital

Richard Davison,  Digital Solutions Manager, Johnston Carmichael

• Making Tax Digital is a government driven legislation that will affect all businesses, but it does not have to be a burden – businesses that embrace the change can have more efficient processes to manage and simplify their record keeping, connect with more customers in more ways, and grow a strong resilient business capable of moving forward in a constantly changing landscape.
• Richard’s presentation – Richard Davison, Johnston Carmichael

Capital Allowances – Have You Claimed?

Alan Cadden, Director, Cavetta Consulting Limited

• It is estimated that 60% of Scottish Taxpayers who own commercial property are paying too much tax. Why? The answer is that they fail to claim a tax deduction known as capital allowances.  This presentation will explain, what capital allowances are, when they can be claimed, the benefits that are available and why your accountant needs a surveyors help to claim them.
• Alan’s presentation – Alan Cadden, Cavetta Consulting

Changes in Scottish Taxation
Brian Wright, Director, FBD Consultancy, Accounts & Tax Ltd

• Brian will provide a whistle-stop review of the changes arising from new tax raising powers of the Scottish Revenue and the implications for Scottish resident taxpayers and landlords.
• Brian’s presentation –Brian Wright, FBD Consulting

Session Round-Up with Q&A: Willie Cameron

Session Round-Up: Willie Cameron 

Future Tourism Strategy ‘Beyond 2020’

Marc Crothall, Chief Executive Officer, The Scottish Tourism Alliance

• For the full presentation about the Future Tourism Strategy ‘Beyond 2020’ at the STA conference 2019 click here

Fire Safety Regulations – Are You Up to Date? 

Chris Getty, Group Commander, Deputy Head of Fire Safety Enforcement, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

• Fire safety awareness in self-catering properties – all you’ll need to know about revised legislation and guidance.
• Chris’s presentation – Chris Getty, SFRS

Energy Performance Certificates: An Enforced Opportunity

Mark O’Neill, Associate, Head of Energy Services, DM Hall Chartered Surveyors

• A brief intro to DM Hall’s involvement with ASSC over the question of EPCs for SCUs
• Which EPC – Domestic vs Non-domestic, and why
• Minimum energy standards – these are on their way
• Silver linings – how an EPC can work for an occupier
• Mark’s presentation – Mark ONeill, D M Hall

Session Round-Up with Q&A: Willie Cameron 

The World is Getting Green

Andrea Nicholas, Managing Director, Green Tourism

• With the recent change in society’s attitude to man’s impact on the planet through issues such as single-use plastic, climate emergency, plastic in the oceans etc. and led by individuals such as Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough, the world is getting greener and tourism can be a significant contributor and influencer in this arena.
• Andrea’s presentation – Andrea Nicholas, Green Tourism

Embracing Circular Economy Opportunities  

Rebecca Ricketts, Senior Project Manager, Circular Glasgow,  Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

• Co-founder of Circular Glasgow, Rebecca explores the role of the circular economy and the benefits to the hospitality industry as the demand for sustainable products and services grows.
• Rebecca’s presentation – Rebecca Ricketts, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

Celebrating and Protecting Scotland’s Coasts and Waters: How we can all get involved #YCW2020

Janie Neumann, Industry Development Manager (Sustainability), VisitScotland

• Brief overview of the opportunities to get involved in the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 and to showcase your business and inspire and attract both visitors and locals looking to uncover and enjoy Scotland’s waters. We will also provide some top tips on practical sustainable actions businesses can undertake help protect this special environment and share their commitment.
• Janie’s presentation – Janie Neumann, VisitScotland
• VisitScotland EPC Fact Sheet – VisitScotland EPC FactSheet

Session Round-Up with Q&A: Willie Cameron

Chair: Willie Cameron, Director of Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards & Founding Director of the Cobbs Group

Short Term Lets: Gery McLaughlin, Scottish Government: an update on Scottish Government’s activity regarding Short-Term Lets and any outcomes from the recent Short-Term Let consultation.

Gery’s presentation – Gery McLaughlin, Scottish Government

Panel:

• Marc Crothall, Chief Executive Officer, The Scottish Tourism Alliance: The challenges that tourism is facing in the current economic and political climate; working collaboratively with Scottish Government to support tourism and an introduction to the new tourism strategy
• Rachael Hamilton MSP, Scottish Parliament: Working with industry to deliver proportionate legislation to support sustainable tourism growth
• Adam McVey, Leader, City of Edinburgh Council: From a local authority point of view, leading the way in encouraging legislative changes
• Louise Dickins, Managing Director, Dickins: As a self-catering operator on the panel, Louise will articulate the experiences of running holiday lets, the benefits that self-catering businesses bring to the local economy, and the challenges faced with recent policy changes
• Fiona Campbell, ASSC Chief Executive: supporting self-catering in Scotland

Session Round-Up with Q&A: Willie Cameron