Scotland Report on Impact of Hospitality

The Fraser of Allander Institute has released a report on the future of hospitality in Scotland. The report highlights the importance of the hospitality sector to the Scottish economy but also notes that workers in the sector are often underpaid and have low job security. The report also explores how the sector can be made more sustainable and equitable in the future.

The report was based on a three-year project that engaged with hospitality employers and workers. One of the key findings of the project was that there is a significant disconnect between the needs of hospitality workers and the priorities of business owners and operators. For example, workers are concerned about low pay, lack of job security, and poor working conditions, while business owners are more focused on financial sustainability and profitability.

The report concludes that the hospitality sector needs to do more to address the concerns of workers if it wants to be sustainable in the long term. The report recommends a number of policy changes, including increasing the minimum wage, providing more affordable childcare, and improving training opportunities for hospitality workers.

The report also calls for a more collaborative approach between employers and workers to address the challenges facing the sector. The report argues that by working together, the hospitality sector can create a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Here are some of the key questions asked to the workshop groups:

• What were hospitality workers concerned about?
• What were business operators concerned about?

As further reports are released, we will see how the position and evidence develops. The hospitality sector is facing a number of challenges, but it also has the potential to be a major driver of economic growth in Scotland. The report from the Fraser of Allander Institute provides a valuable starting point for discussions about how to make the sector more sustainable and equitable in the future.