Industry Update: Scottish vodka producer granted ‘Grown in Britain’ status in first for UK spirits industry – BIRCH Botanical vodka is the first non-timber product to be recognised by prestigious British forest conservation scheme
In a UK first, BIRCH Premium Botanical Vodka has become the first non-timber product to be certified by Grown In Britain in recognition of its...
Industry Update via ASSC: Bombshell report shows short-term lets boost Scottish economy by £864m per year – with no evidence of housing impact
A new independent analysis from a respected Scottish consultancy reveals the substantial positive economic impact of Scotland’s self-catering industry which was also shown to have...
Industry Update: Scottish Culinary Championships will put chefs to the test at ScotHot25
Scotland's premier showcase for food, drink, hospitality, retail, and tourism is set to welcome back the renowned Scottish Culinary Championships at the SEC Glasgow from...
Industry Update: Record £187m tourism boost for Moray Speyside
Tourism in Moray Speyside is now worth a record £187m to the local economy after seeing visitor numbers leap by around a quarter. The latest industry...
Industry Update: Scottish Country Sports Tourism Awards Dinner Celebrates Excellence
The Scottish Country Sports Tourism Awards Celebration Dinner was held on Tuesday, 26th November 2024, at Gleneagles Hotel, bringing together key figures from Scotland’s country...
Industry Update: JetBlue to add Boston to Edinburgh destinations – Airline confirms second route as it extends New York JFK service following first year success
JetBlue will add a second destination to its Edinburgh Airport options after confirming it will operate a summer service to Boston next summer. The service will...
STA Update: Scottish Government Budget 2025-26 – Headlines for Tourism and Hospitality Businesses
Non-Domestic Rates/ Business Rates -The Small Business Bonus Scheme will be made available again. -Hospitality premises in island communities and three remote areas (Wrath, Knoydart and Scoraig)...
STA Reaction: Scottish Government Budget Statement 2025-26
Responding to yesterday's (Wednesday 4 December) Scottish Government Budget Statement 2025-26, Marc Crothall MBE, CEO of the Scottish Tourism Alliance said: “While the business rates relief...