Key Takeaways
- Join Bookster and the ASSC in Aberdeen for an essential update on Scottish legislation
- The theme is 'The Future of Self-Catering – Regulations, Trends and What’s Next"
- Visit the Bookster stand to enter our competition.
We’re excited to share that the Bookster team will be attending the ASSC Regional Gathering in Aberdeen on Wednesday 6 May 2026, a major in‑person event of the year for Scotland’s self‑catering community.
This is where hosts, agencies and partners come together to hear clear updates on legislation, share challenges, and explore practical solutions for running a resilient holiday rental business in Scotland.
We’ll be showcasing how our services help holiday rental businesses save time, be seen and get booked.
Why the ASSC Regional Gathering in Aberdeen matters for Scottish hosts
'The Future of Self-Catering – Regulations, Trends and What’s Next'.
Get your ticket for the Association of Scotland’s Self‑Caterers (ASSC) Regional Gathering in Aberdeen, which combines a state‑of‑the‑sector update on Scottish self‑catering with a deep dive into emerging trends, to help you prepare for the months ahead (More details on the ASSC page).
Hosted by the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC), the event brings together operators, industry professionals, and policy experts to explore how responsible tourism and resilience can power the future of Scottish self-catering.
Get clarity on legislation, rates and the future of self‑catering
Over the past few years, Scottish self‑catering businesses have faced big changes in areas such as licensing, planning, non‑domestic rates and wider tourism policy.
It can be hard to keep up from behind a laptop.
The ASSC Regional Gathering in Aberdeen is your chance to hear directly from the people working on these issues every day, ask questions in the room and understand what the latest decisions really mean for your business.
You’ll also hear how other hosts across Scotland are adapting, from small rural cottages to city apartments, and take away ideas you can apply to your own holiday lets.
Connect with services to help your short let business grow
Visitors to the event can connect with Robin Morris (Director) and Jonny Brannen (Account Manager) at the Bookster stand.
We’ll be showcasing how our services help holiday rental businesses save time, be seen and get booked.
Whether you’re managing a single cottage or a multi‑property portfolio, we’re happy to chat about your setup and share practical ideas from working with self‑caterers across Scotland and beyond.
Visit our stand and win!
We’ll also be running a special competition during the event - stop by our stand for a chance to win.
It’s our way of saying thank you for joining the conversation about improving the self-catering industry through collaboration and relationships.
The ASSC Regional Gathering promises thought‑provoking discussions, practical insights and meaningful networking with people who care about the future of Scotland’s self‑catering sector as much as you do.
If you’re attending, come and say hello to Robin and Jonny on the Bookster stand.
We’d love to hear about your business, your challenges with legislation and bookings, and your ideas for a stronger future in self‑catering – and they’ll be happy to share how Bookster can support you with software, training and sector insight.
Grab your ticket, be in the room for the key updates, and come by the stand to say hi and enter our competition.
