Industry Update: New chef duo get on board with Scotland’s ‘Hotel of the Year’
Scotland’s ‘Hotel of the Year’ has appointed a new Head Chef and Restaurant Chef to lead culinary operations on board, including its 2 AA Rosette...
Industry Update: It’s always EDI to Philadelphia – American Airlines reinstates Edinburgh to Philadelphia route
The daily seasonal route between Edinburgh and Philadelphia will be reinstated next year as American Airlines returns to Scotland. The airline will be back in Scotland’s...
STA Update: Programme for Government 2024-25 – Key Headlines for Tourism & Hospitality Businesses
SUMMARY Four priority areas for the Scottish Government to deliver: -Eradicating Child Poverty -Growing the Economy -Tackling the Climate Emergency -Ensuring High Quality and Sustainable Public Services The First Minister stated...
STA statement: The Scottish Tourism Alliance responds to the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government
In response to the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2024-2025, announced yesterday (Wednesday 4th September), Marc Crothall, Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, said: “While the...
Industry Update: Isle of Harris Distillery reveals first exclusive single cask for 2024 Hebridean Whisky Festival
In the lead up to the 2024 Hebridean Whisky Festival, Isle of Harris Distillery is set to launch its inaugural single cask release in a...
Industry Update: UK’s Best Visitor Attraction Celebrates Record-Breaking Summer
The Real Mary King’s Close, a five-star heritage visitor attraction in Edinburgh, has celebrated its best summer season ever, welcoming over 93,000 guests from around...
Industry Update: UK first as Edinburgh visitor attraction – Mercat Tours – receives B Corp certification
In a UK first, Edinburgh walking tour company, Mercat Tours, which has been connecting people, places and the past through the power...
STA Update: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh becomes a Platinum Patron Sponsor of the Scottish Tourism Alliance
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), the overarching member organisation for tourism and hospitality businesses in Scotland, is pleased to announce that it has strengthened its...