ASSC CEO Fiona Campbell Has Published Her First Academic Paper! Regulatory Challenges and Impacts on Hospitality: A Case Study of Scotland’s Self-Catering Sector

ASSC CEO Fiona Campbell has proudly co-authored an academic paper with Masood Khodadadi, a Lecturer in Tourism and Events Management at the University of the West of Scotland’s School of Business and Creative Industries, who co-judged an episode of Scotland’s Greatest Escape alongside her.

The paper has been published in the Journal of Current Issues in Tourism. The 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.

Article: Regulatory Challenges and Impacts on Hospitality: A Case Study of Scotland’s Self-Catering Sector
Journal: Current Issues in Tourism RCIT
Article ID: RCIT (2388793)

Fiona Campbell, CEO of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers, said:

“This new research demonstrates how industry and academia can collaborate effectively to solve regulatory challenges and it also strengthens the ASSC’s commitment and adherence to evidence-based policymaking.

Just as these two sectors can work together to produce positive results, industry and government should work in tandem to secure more beneficial public policy outcomes for affected stakeholders.

Scottish Government regulation presents significant concerns for both self-catering and the wider tourism industry, but our paper suggests a path forward through a legislative review, a position we sincerely hope can garner widespread support.”

Dr Masood Khodadadi, Lecturer in Tourism and Events Management at School of Business and Creative Industries, University of the West of Scotland, commented:

“Our new collaborative research paper is testament to how academia and industry can join forces to tackle real-world challenges.

It delves into the repercussions of Scottish Government regulations on self-catering businesses, revealing significant challenges like increased costs and reduced competitiveness. By applying ‘Better Regulation’ principles, we’ve highlighted the need for a legislative review to mitigate these unintended consequences. This research is a step forward in ensuring transparency and fairness in Scotland’s hospitality and tourism sector.

Huge thanks to my co-author Fiona Campbell for her collaboration and insight. Together, we’ve shown that by working together, we can pave the way for more informed and effective policy-making.”