First virtual national conference for Scotland’s tourism industry launches
Three years ago today, Team STA was stranded at the SEC in Glasgow, in minus degrees, minus 500 delegates with the worst snow that any...
Press statement: STA responds to First Minister’s announcement on phased re-opening of the economy
Marc Crothall, Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance said: “Today’s provisional timescale of the gradual re-opening of the economy as set out by the First...
Marc Crothall opinion piece on loss of international travel
Marc Crothall's opinion piece on the impact of the loss of the international market to Scotland's tourism industry has been read more than 5000 times...
Marc Crothall commentary in Daily Mail
Marc Crothall, CEO of the Scottish Tourism Alliance offered commentary in the Daily Mail this week around the Scottish Government's announcement that Easter holidays in...
Press statement – Scottish Tourism Alliance responds to today’s Scottish Government announcements
Marc Crothall, Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance said; “The STA welcomes the First Minister’s announcement that the Scottish Government’s strategic framework is under review...
Press statement: Scottish Tourism Alliance responds to Holyrood committee decision to proceed with tightening of restrictions of self-catering sector
“Today’s Committee vote on the Short Term Let (STL) legislation proposal is hugely disappointing for the self-catering sector, B&Bs and many in the wider tourism economy....
Scottish Government announces details of investment in Scotland’s Tourism and Rural Economy
Investment in Scotland’s Tourism and Rural Economy has increased to £1.12 billion, prioritising those sectors, business and communities disproportionately impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) and EU...
Press statement: Scottish Tourism Alliance responds to draft budget
Marc Crothall, CEO of the Scottish Tourism Alliance said: "The Finance Secretary made some very welcome announcements in today’s draft Budget; the continuation of the current...