Scottish Tourism Alliance

Club HR: Managing mental health and stress in the workplace
2023-06-12 10:14 (Europe/London) | Online, United Kingdom
This event is part of a series and is suitable for HR professionals or those with responsibility for managing staff.
76% of individuals in the UK are experiencing moderate to high levels of work-related stress. Our experts, Molly McGrady and Elspeth Drysdale, will discuss how to manage mental health and stress in the workplace.
The webinar will cover:

How to identify signs of stress, anxiety or depression
Managing absence at work
Obligations on employers and the associated risks
How to ensure good practice in your workplace

Our Club HR events are run quarterly throughout the year. If you can’t attend this event but are interested in learning more about Club HR or future events please contact the events team at events@andersonstrathern.co.uk.

Scottish Agritourism Roadshow visits Aberdeenshire
2023-06-12 09:07 | Marshall’s Farm Shop, A96 Kintore, AB51 0XD, United Kingdom
This agritourism networking event is open to anyone with an interest in growing agritourism in Scotland including members of Scottish Agritourism.
You can attend any one of our events regardless of where you live in Scotland.
This event is an ideal opportunity for members of Scottish Agritourism to come together, meet each other, network and share experiences.
Tickets are £12 including supper or free without supper.

Friday 9th June: Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards
2023-06-09
Entries are now open for the 18th Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards.
Entries close Friday 9th June 2023.

ETAG Business Briefing - Edinburgh Fringe 2023
2023-06-08 08:30 - 10:00 | Kimpton Charlotte Square, 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ, United Kingdom
Join the ETAG team for a Business Briefing on Thursday 8th June, timed to coincide with the launch of the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe programme! This will be an exciting day as the full 2023 Fringe programme will be revealed and you’ll have an opportunity to hear from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society on what’s happening this August.
As well as hearing more about the full programme, you’ll also find out about how you can get involved with plans for this summer and maximise the opportunity to reach the thousands of visitors and artists flocking to the city for the world’s largest cultural festival.
This will be a live event, so it will also be a great networking opportunity, giving you the chance to catch up with with colleagues and make some new contacts.
Agenda*
-8.30am – Registration & Networking
-9.00am – Welcome from ETAG
-9.05am – Presentation on Fringe 2023
-9.30am – Q & A session
-9.45am – Close
*Timings are indicative only & subject to change

Scottish Borders Event Industry Consultation Workshop
2023-06-07 11:00 - 15:00 | The Great Tapestry of Scotland, 14-20 High Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SD, United Kingdom
The Scottish event sector, Scottish Government, Local Authorities, and VisitScotland are working together to review and update Scotland’s national events strategy (2015 – 2025) – Scotland the Perfect Stage – extending its term to the end of 2035.
Under this strategy Scotland has successfully established a global reputation for excellence in event planning and delivery, supporting a strong and dynamic events industry, producing a world-class portfolio of business, sporting and cultural events, that contribute significant economic, social, and cultural benefit to Scotland.
A key stage in the review and update process is a 14-week public consultation. The online consultation and survey document was launched in March and the consultation exercise remains open until 30 June 2023. The consultation provides the opportunity for all parts of the public, private and third sector that play a role in Scotland’s world-class event industry to have their say in the development of the future strategy.

Dementia Tourism Workshop
2023-06-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, United Kingdom
To Support Dementia Action Week and Scottish Dementia Awareness Week we are offering free workshops to help the travel, tourism and hospitality industry to welcome the dementia community into their venues to enjoy their excellent hospitality.

Glasgow City Region Event Industry Consultation Workshop
2023-06-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Online, United Kingdom

Scottish Tourism Alliance Industry Survey
2023-05-31 08:00 - 2023-06-14 17:00 | Online, United Kingdom
The Scottish Tourism Alliance’s (STA) latest industry survey is looking to capture the current business environment that the tourism and hospitality industry is operating in ahead of the summer visitor season commencing. The survey, which includes members’ views on business performance and confidence, the labour market, and future trading outlook, can be completed here.
There are 23 questions to answer and it is estimated to take no more than 15 minutes to complete. The survey closes at 5pm Wednesday 14th June 2023.

State of the Workforce survey
2023-05-29 08:00 - 2023-06-30 17:00 | Online, United Kingdom
Since 2003, People 1st International has conducted regular large-scale national surveys to provide a comprehensive picture of new and emerging workforce challenges across hospitality, tourism, travel, aviation and retail.
Last week (Wednesday 24th May) it launched the 2023 State of the Workforce Survey to investigate skills gaps and workforce issues across the visitor economy sector to help employers across the sector to better address their workforce needs, directly informing the decisions they make with regard to skills development.

Friday 26th May: The SLTN Awards
2023-05-26
Entries are now open for the 2023 SLTN Awards.
Entries close Friday 26th May.

The Business School Enterprise Exchange Forum
2023-05-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus, 219 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1DJ, United Kingdom

Visit Moray Speyside Conference 2023
2023-05-25 09:00 - 15:30 | Elgin Town Hall, 1 Trinity Place, Elgin, IV30 1U, United Kingdom
Join tourism businesses from across Moray Speyside at Elgin Town Hall on 25th May for the 2023 Visit Moray Speyside Tourism Conference.
Speakers + Content
Marc Crothall, Chief Executive, Scottish Tourism Alliance
David Jackson, Regional Director for Aberdeenshire and Moray, VisitScotland
Stephen Whitelaw – Digital Marketing Expert
Andrea Nichols – Chief Executive, Green Tourism
Ghillie Basan – Writer, Broadcaster and Food Tourism Ambassador for Moray
George Mclean – Customer Service Training, Complete Works
Fiona Campbell – The Association of Scotland’s Self Caterers (ASSC)
Event partners including Business Gateway, Moray Gift Card, Moray Chamber of Commerce, Developing the Young Workforce Moray, Job Centre Plus, Eyebright and More
Event Sponsors
Principal Event Sponsor – VisitScotland
Supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Friday 19th May: Scran Awards 2023
2023-05-19

Inspirational Young Person Award 2023
2023-05-19
Entries and nominations are now open for the 2023 Inspirational Young Person Award.
Delivered by NFU Mutual and Scotland Food and Drink, the award highlights the inspiring stories of people aged 16-26.

Rebuilding Travel and Tourism between Scotland and East Asia
2023-05-16 18:30 - 20:00 | University of Edinburgh, Business School, 29 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9JS, United Kingdom

Friday 12th May: Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards
2023-05-12 - 2023-06-20 | Online, United Kingdom
The 2023 awards are now open for entry, nominate here.
Entries close Friday 12th May.

Friday 12 May: Scottish Thistle Awards 2023
2023-05-12
Entries and nominations are now open for the 2023 Scottish Thistle Awards.
Entries close Friday 12 May.

European Capital of Sport Business Engagement Event
2023-05-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Clayton Hotel, Glasgow, 286 Clyde St, Glasgow, G1 4AR, United Kingdom
Glasgow is taking on the mantle of European Capital of Sport (ECOS) 2023 – and becomes the first city to hold the title twice, 20 years after first achieving the accolade.
Event Overview
This event is an opportunity to hear directly from sporting event organisers in the city about what’s coming up in the next 12 months and how businesses can get involved in the city’s year as European Capital of Sport. The city is about to host the biggest ever global cycling event with UCI Cycling World Championships, and further, there is a wide range of sporting events hosted in Glasgow on a one off and also annual basis.
Hear from the team about the impact of these events on Glasgow, explore opportunities for collaboration and discover how this will build on the legacy of previous major sporting events.
Speakers will include representatives from:
• World Athletics Indoor Championships 2024
• Scottish Football Association
• Great Run Company
• Glasgow Life
Timeline:
09.30 – registration and refreshments
10.00 – 11.00: speakers and Q&A
11.00 – 11.30: networking

Taking charge of your utility strategy
2023-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online, United Kingdom
From redundancies to reduced hours, rising energy costs continue to have a severe and significant impact on tourism and hospitality businesses.
With limited support available from the UK Government’s new Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS) and a huge number of businesses out of contract, it’s difficult to know what action to take next.
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) is partnering with leading utilities management company, eyebright, to deliver a free online webinar to offer clarity and ultimately empower businesses in the sector to take charge of their energy strategy.
Whether you’re an SME or a large, multi-site business, this event will debunk the myths around utilities management and the new EBDS, highlight opportunities businesses may be missing to save energy, and offer information and advice to confidently make choices about your utility strategy going forwards.
As well as hearing from business owners who are successfully navigating and managing their utilities, there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions, both anonymously ahead of the event and during the session.
We look forward to seeing you there.
JOINING THE EVENT
Joining instructions, with a link to join the webinar, will be shared with attendees a week before the event.
If you have any questions which you’d like to be discussed as part of the session on the day, please email these to communications@stalliance.co.uk by Monday 8th May 2023 at 3pm. Please note, all questions will be presented anonymously.

VisitScotland Connect 2023
2023-04-19 10:00 - 2023-04-20 17:00 | P&J Live, Aberdeen, E Burn Rd, Aberdeen, AB21 9FX, United Kingdom
VisitScotland Connect 2023 will be taking place at the P&J Live Aberdeen on April 19-20, 2023.
VisitScotland is focused on rebuilding international tourism demand and supporting the country’s ambitions to be a leading destination for responsible tourism.
The format for this event will be a new business-to-business travel trade workshop connecting Buyers from around the globe with Scottish tourism businesses, helping to rebuild Scotland’s valuable tourism industry.
Speak to your VisitScotland contact if you are interested in joining this event or use the registration links on the website.

Short Term Lets: Hanging by a thread
2023-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | French Institute of Scotland, West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
Edinburgh’s Judicial Review is critical for the whole of Scotland’s self-catering industry and the wider Tourism Sector.
The Judicial Team, together with industry experts will cover the latest news, and exciting updates.
This is a MUST ATTEND free session to help you safeguard your business.
If you have self-catering properties, or run a business supported by self-catering guests, you will be affected by the current legislation.
AGENDA:
1. Progress update from March and April
2. Current status on the case
3. How the STL sector nurtures entrepreneurial talent
4. How the STL policy will dramatically upset the delicate nature of Scotland’s Tourism Economy bringing with it many unintended consequences.
5. How you can get involved to support the crucial Judicial Review fundraising campaign.
Over £212,000 has been raised already, demonstrating the phenomenal support we have. But, the Judicial Review needs to raise £300,000 to ensure they can challenge the Licence Scheme in court.
This is now entering a critical phase, with only days left for fundraising.
Attendees will have the opportunity to contribute to the Judicial Review Crowd Justice campaign.
This event has limited capacity of 85 places.
Following the event there will be opportunity to talk further at The Advocate, 7 Hunter Square.
The Judicial Review:
The aim of the Judicial Review is to influence policy and guidance, so that quality operators with a track record of good practice will be able to gain licences with a scheme that is fair, fit for purpose, safeguards the self-catering industry, and is focused on the health and safety of our guests.

World Food Travel Day
2023-04-18
EVERY APRIL 18 – A REASON TO CELEBRATE LOCAL CUISINE

World Food Travel Day takes place on Tuesday 18th April, and is a dedicated day to celebrate and raise awareness amongst both consumers and trade that experiencing our world’s culinary cultures, is a number one reason to travel.
As well as shining a spotlight on Culinary Culture, the World Food Travel Association has announced that 2023 World Food Travel Day will also focus on ‘Underrated Culinary Destinations’.
Both consumers and organisations in Scotland can get involved by sharing videos and stories of food or drink experiences people have enjoyed and shouldn’t miss in their areas, using #WorldFoodTravel Day #Scotland #underrateddestinations and tagging:

Instagram: @worldtravelassn, @tastingscotland, @scotfooddrink, @visitscotland
Twitter / Facebook: @WorldFoodTravel, @tastingscotland, @scotfooddrink, @visitscotland, @st_alliance / @stalliance

Larder of The Lowlands
2023-04-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries, The Crichton, Bankend Rd, Dumfries, DG1 4TA, United Kingdom
Regional Food Groups and Ambassadors, supported by Scotland Food & Drink, are hosting a regional showcase on Monday 17th April, 10am-3pm at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries.
The Larder of the Lowlands will bring together food and drink producers from across the Southern parts of Scotland to showcase the exceptional produce the area has to offer.
As well as a ‘meet the supplier’ marketplace, with over 60 suppliers attending, there will be a programme of activity which includes cookery demonstrations, industry information stands, and themed training workshops.
This event is suitable for Scottish suppliers from the Lowlands as well as local, regional, and national buyers, industry partners/stakeholders, associates, and organisations and students.
Download the promotional toolkit here.

Friday 21st April: Scottish Excellence Awards
2023-04-17 - 2023-04-21 | Online, United Kingdom
Entries for this year’s Excellence Awards are now open, enter now. Entries close Friday 21st April.

Ayrshire Food & Drink Conference
2023-04-12 09:45 - 15:30
The second Ayrshire Food and Drink Conference takes place on Wednesday 12th April 2023 at Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock Campus.
The event will focus on business support and skills development, with an inspirational line-up of speakers and helpful workshops to highlight the support available. There will also be an opportunity to meet other local food, drink and hospitality businesses.
Reserve your ticket here.
Tastes of Ayrshire
The Regional Food and Drink Group is delighted to announce a series of Tastes of Ayrshire events over the next few months:

Ayr Show – Saturday 13th May
Dean Castle – Sunday 28th May

Building on the success of last year’s Tastes of Ayrshire, which attracted over 1,500 visitors, the events will celebrate all that is great about local food and drink.
If you are interested in getting involved or finding out more email marketing@ayrshirefood.org.

The South Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) Conference 2024
2023-03-20 | Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries, The Crichton, Bankend Rd, Dumfries, DG1 4TA, United Kingdom
Engage, Inform, Uplift
The SSDA Conference is the key annual event bringing together all those involved in tourism across the South of Scotland (Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders). It is a unique opportunity to connect, network, learn and collaborate.
Hear from the Experts
The Conference attracts leading voices and expert insights, with a diverse range of speakers and contributors including industry and political leaders. We will start announcing keynote speakers in the coming period. There will be a range of discussion and break-out groups, offering unique insight and discussion around the key issues facing the South of Scotland’s visitor economy in 2024.
Who Should Attend?
The Conference is open to all those engaged in the South of Scotland’s visitor economy, whether you’re an SSDA member or not. Our diverse audience includes: businesses leaders, economic development agencies, community representatives, local and national government representatives, suppliers to the tourism sector, and other sector supporters and representatives.
Expand Your Network
Connect, Collaborate, and Conquer
The SSDA Conference is more than just a platform for learning; it’s a place to expand your professional network; forge connections with industry leaders, government officials, and other businesses; collaborate and feed into the next chapter of the South of Scotland’s visitor economy.
