Short-term lets (STLs) contribute positively to Scotland’s economy, generating almost £1 billion in gross value added (GVA) and supporting nearly 30,000 jobs, according to BiGGAR Economics.

Inverclyde businesses are benefitting from visiting cruise ship passengers but more can be done to maximise the benefits of tourism, it has been claimed.

Inverclyde Council now has the power to add a 'tourist tax' to accommodation costs for people visiting the area - but it's yet to decide whether to use it.