Scotland’s hotel industry concluded 2023 on a high note, reaching pre-pandemic levels of occupancy for the first time in December 2023, as reported by the RSM Hotels Tracker.
Overseas visitors are coming to Scotland in greater numbers than before the pandemic, according to new figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Scottish hotels saw a decrease in room rates, occupancy, revenue per available room (REVPAR) and gross operating profits following natural seasonal demand fluctuations during November.
Legislation which would give councils the power to introduce a visitor levy to raise funding for local tourism facilities and services has passed its first vote at Holyrood.
Revised plans to deliver new leisure amenities and high-end holiday residences at Murrayshall Country Estate near Scone have been granted planning permission in principle.
Crerar Hotels has posted a 31% increase in turnover, rising from £14.5 million to £19m, and a more than 30% growth in gross profit, from £12.6m to £16.4m.