While we supportthe specific changesproposed,theSTAAwouldliketohighlightthe continuing challengesposedbythelicensingscheme more widely.Sinceitsinception,the schemehas significantlyimpactedthe short-termletsector, withsome effects causingdetrimentto operators andthe widerScottisheconomy: Economicimpact: The cumulative effectofthe stringentregulationshasbeen a contraction ● inthe availabilityofshort-termlets, whichinturn affectstourism andlocaleconomies.Many operatorshavefoundthe costandcomplexityofcomplianceprohibitive,leadingto a reductionin available accommodations and, consequently, adecreaseintourism-related revenueforhosts andlocaleconomies.Thishas notonlyaffectedour sector,butalsothose seekingtotraveltoScottishdestinations, whethertheyare stayingin a short-termletor not. 1 RecentresearchfromAirbnbhas shownthatsix months afterthe new...