That the Parliament welcomes the publication of a new independent economic analysis of the short-term let sector by BiGGAR Economics, commissioned by the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC); notes the reported findings, which highlight the substantial economic benefit through the industry contributing nearly £1 billion Gross Value Added (GVA) to the Scottish economy while supporting approximately 30,000 jobs, with guest spend boosting hospitality and other local businesses; understands that, according to the report, the Highlands makes up the largest proportion of the total Scottish impact, overtaking Edinburgh, and generating £200 million GVA and supporting nearly 7,000 jobs; further understands that economically inactive empty homes account for a larger proportion of total dwellings than self-catering properties in every local council area; commends the hard work and dedication of all those professionals involved in the self-catering industry in welcoming domestic and international visitors to the country, as well as the ASSC for championing their cause, and hopes that this evidenced-based report can help better inform local and national approaches to regulation to ensure a sustainable future for what it sees as this important Scottish industry.