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Date of article: Mon 20 Dec 21
A new series of Complete Storytelling workshops, which are specifically designed for businesses and organisations across all sectors of Scotland’s tourism industry, will take pla ...
Read moreThe Scottish Tourism Alliance says it's Scotland’s Wildest Tourism Winter Yet!
Date of article: Fri 17 Dec 21
Scotland in winter is synonymous with rain and snow – but a new campaign offering magical hikes, snowy trails and breath-taking views is set to launch in time for Christmas. A n ...
Read moreUpdated COVID Guidance for Businesses
Date of article: Fri 17 Dec 21
As Omicron continues to spread, the Scottish Government is setting out new guidance and measures to take effect from 00:01 on Friday to stem the flow of transmission, keep business ...
Read moreDate of article: Wed 15 Dec 21
The latest public guidance issued by the Scottish Government is here. Current guidance for businesses is here. Businesses are being asked to step up the protections in place in ...
Read moreTravel and Tourism Statistics Review
Date of article: Wed 15 Dec 21
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is looking for feedback to inform a review of their travel and tourism statistics through a consultation they have had open since October ...
Read moreScottish Business Monitor Consultation
Date of article: Wed 15 Dec 21
The Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) is conducting its latest Scottish Business Monitor survey looking at the following: The effects of inflation in the UK The transitio ...
Read moreYoung Person's Guarantee Graduate Placement Scheme
Date of article: Wed 15 Dec 21
The Scottish Funding Council has allocated £3.5m of Young Person's Guarantee funding this academic year to the University of Edinburgh who are leading on the Young Person's Guar ...
Read moreFunding and Support for Hospitality Businesses
Date of article: Wed 15 Dec 21
A £100 million financial package for eligible businesses is to be made available to support those in hospitality, food supply and in the culture sector that have lost bookings dur ...
Read moreYear of Stories 2022 Events Revealed
Date of article: Tue 14 Dec 21
Source: VisitScotland VisitScotland is introucing their new Themed Year for 2022, Scotland's Year of Stories. A nationwide programme of more than 60 events, presented by a range ...
Read moreDate of article: Mon 13 Dec 21
The Scottish Tourism Alliance is urging all tourism and hospitality businesses to display their ‘Flow Before You Go’ visual in communications to encourage staff and customers t ...
Read moreCoronavirus Business Ventilation Fund
Date of article: Tue 7 Dec 21
The Scottish Government has announced that certain types of visitor attraction are eligible for the Coronavirus Business Ventilation Fund. To determine eligibility, interested bus ...
Read moreUNWTO and Instagram Partner to Help Regions 'Recover and Rediscover'
Date of article: Fri 3 Dec 21
Source: UNWTO UNWTO and Instagram have joined forces to produce a ‘Tourism Recovery Playbook’, and so help destinations and business harness the power of digital and visual ...
Read moreDiscover Scotland 2022 Registration
Date of article: Wed 1 Dec 21
Registration is now open for trade-ready Scottish tourism and events businesses to book their space for VisitScotland's virtual travel trade event, Discover Scotland: Reconnect 2 ...
Read moreFife launches the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card
Date of article: Wed 1 Dec 21
The Scotland Loves Local campaign is a national initiative designed to encourage all those who live in Scotland to think, choose and spend local first. As we begin the countdown ...
Read moreTourism and Hospitality Talent Development Programme funded for second year
Date of article: Mon 29 Nov 21
Following a successful inaugural programme developed in response to Covid-19 challenges, the Tourism and Hospitality Talent Development Programme (THTDP) has been funded f ...
Read moreParticipation in golf drives up over 12 months
Date of article: Fri 26 Nov 21
Source: Scott Inglis, Fife Today ______ The sport’s boost, during and incredibly challenging 12 months, has been hailed by various relevant bodies and golf is now being urged ...
Read moreFunding secured to promote food and drink along the Fife Coastal Path
Date of article: Wed 24 Nov 21
£18,000 of funding has been secured to promote food and drink along the Fife Coastal Path as part of VisitScotland’s Destination & Sector Marketing Fund. The project, which ...
Read moreScotland The Bread Launches Funding Bid to Support Community Bread Projects
Date of article: Mon 22 Nov 21
Scotland The Bread - an innovative social business working to grow better grain and bake better bread with the common purposes of nourishment, sustainability and food sovereignty i ...
Read moreNew argritourism strategy launched
Date of article: Wed 10 Nov 21
Growing the number and diversity of authentic agritourism experiences in Scotland is among the main ambitions of a new strategy designed to galvanise the country’s valuable agric ...
Read moreDate of article: Mon 8 Nov 21
VisitScotland have launched a new campaign encouraging people across Scotland to experience a Great Day Out across the country this winter. Whether it's visiting the lions at Fiv ...
Read moreDays Out Incentive Fund Reopens
Date of article: Mon 8 Nov 21
The Days Out Incentive Fund - COVID-19 has now reopened for new applications. Eligible businesses are invited to apply between Monday 8 November to Tuesday 30 November 5pm. Busine ...
Read moreYoung Chef Young Waiter 2021 semi-finalists announced
Date of article: Mon 1 Nov 21
The 20 semi-finalists for the 2021 Young Chef Young Waiter UK competition who will be competing in Dubai next month have been announced. The 10 chefs and 10 waiters will compete a ...
Read moreHas your business embraced sustainability? If so, get in touch!
Date of article: Mon 1 Nov 21
The Fife Council Tourism Team are currently looking for examples of businesses in the area that have embraced sustainability and/or responsible tourism practices. Can you help? Exa ...
Read moreDate of article: Fri 29 Oct 21
Destination Net Zero is a £4 million programme which will provide support to tourism businesses and destinations as they transition to a greener, more sustainable, net zero fut ...
Read moreVisitScotland New Environmental Campaign 'Tread Lightly'
Date of article: Thu 28 Oct 21
VisitScotland's latest campaign film, Tread Lightly launches today to coincide with the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) from 31 October – 12 November. The camp ...
Read moreUK Government Autumn Budget And Spending Review 2021
Date of article: Thu 28 Oct 21
A stronger economy for the British people The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Autumn Budget and Spending Review to Parliament today (27 October 2021). Key points at a g ...
Read moreOutdoors Scotland Tourism Strategy
Date of article: Thu 28 Oct 21
Have your say on how outdoors tourism is developed Book your free place today at an Outdoors Scotland Tourism Strategy Regional Workshop - come along, have your say and get involv ...
Read moreEvent Industry Advisory Group Update October
Date of article: Thu 28 Oct 21
Scotland’s Event Industry Advisory Group (EIAG) met this week to discuss a number of areas directly related to the Covid-19 vaccine certification scheme, Covid status app, guidan ...
Read moreScotland's Water Wellness Experiences Rank Top
Date of article: Thu 21 Oct 21
Scotland has ranked top in the UK for water wildlife experiences, a survey has revealed. VisitScotland are encouraging visitors to take a walk on the wild side during the Autumn ...
Read moreDandelion Set to Sow, Grow and Share Across Scotland
Date of article: Thu 21 Oct 21
First details of a series of major creative programmes taking place across Scotland in 2022 are announced today, including Dandelion, an innovative new initiative inviting people ...
Read moreDate of article: Thu 21 Oct 21
Scotland has ranked top in the UK for water wildlife experiences, a new survey has revealed. YouGov* research, which we commissioned as part of the Year of Coasts and Waters ...
Read moreUpdate to vaccine certification apps
Date of article: Thu 21 Oct 21
Users and businesses should download green tick updates The vaccine certification Apps scheme is being updated as part of planned changes to reduce the amount of personal informat ...
Read moreProof of vaccine status needed at higher risk venues
Date of article: Mon 18 Oct 21
Proof of status needed at higher risk venues The Coronavirus vaccine certification scheme will become subject to enforcement from today (18 October) meaning higher risk venues and ...
Read moreDate of article: Fri 15 Oct 21
Link to Crowdfunder National Poetry Day 2021’s theme is ‘choice’, and Stanza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival, invites you to choose them! The last two years have ...
Read moreLaunch of new holiday voucher scheme
Date of article: Fri 15 Oct 21
Thousands of people who struggle to find the time or resources to take a holiday can now apply for a subsidised short break. VisitScotland's ScotSpirit Holiday Voucher Scheme, ...
Read moreCtrl+Alt+Succeed Scotland 2021
Date of article: Fri 15 Oct 21
Ctrl+Alt+Succeed Scotland is the latest in VisitScotland's programme of events supporting Scottish tourism experience businesses (visitor attractions, tour companies and activit ...
Read moreDate of article: Fri 15 Oct 21
VisitScotland are delighted to share their exciting new collaboration with UNESCO which officially launches across our digital and social media platforms today (Friday 15 October). ...
Read moreEvents play a key role in our health and wellbeing
Date of article: Mon 11 Oct 21
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10 October, VisitScotland have collaborated with the Event Industry Advisory Group (EIAG) to publish the findings from a research proj ...
Read moreCountries taken off the red list
Date of article: Mon 11 Oct 21
International travel red list and vaccine certification South Africa, Mexico and Thailand are among 47 countries coming off the international travel red list from 11 October The ...
Read moreNew Vaccination Certification Toolkit
Date of article: Mon 4 Oct 21
Toolkit for businesses and event organisers. Businesses and event organisers can download and print this guidance document which explains their obligations and how to check COVI ...
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