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Complete Storytelling workshops aim to boost industry recovery and help businesses capitalise on Themed Year opportunities

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 ...

The 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 ...

Updated 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 ...

COVID-19 Omicron Guidance

Date 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 ...

Travel 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 ...

Scottish 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 ...

Young 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 ...

Funding 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 ...

Year 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 ...

Flow Before You Go!

Date 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 ...

Coronavirus 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 ...

UNWTO 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 ...

Discover 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 ...

Fife 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 ...

Tourism 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 ...

Participation 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 ...

Funding 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 ...

Scotland 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 ...

New 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 ...

Days Out Campaign Launches

Date 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 ...

Days 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 ...

Young 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 ...

Has 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 ...

Destination Net Zero

Date 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 ...

VisitScotland 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 ...

UK 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 ...

Outdoors 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 ...

Event 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 ...

Scotland'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 ...

Dandelion 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 ...

Walk on the Wild Side

Date 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 ...

Update 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 ...

Proof 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 ...

Crowdfunder for StAnza 2022

Date 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 ...

Launch 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,� ...

Ctrl+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 ...

Scotland's UNESCO Trail

Date 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). ...

Events 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 ...

Countries 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 ...

New 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 ...