Coronavirus support £25,000 grant – joint letter from Trade Associations
Ms Kate Forbes MSP, Finance Secretary, Scottish Government Dear Ms Forbes, Coronavirus support - £25,000 grant Coronavirus is wreaking havoc within our communities and our industries. The Scottish...
Scottish government press release – Supporting tourism through coronavirus [28 March]
Supporting tourism through coronavirus Rural Economy and Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing has pledged financial support following the closure of businesses including cafes, pubs, restaurants, cinemas and...
VisitScotland Covid-19 Tourism Industry Survey – Closing Monday 30
VisitScotland Covid-19 Tourism Industry Survey for Week Ending: 20/03/2020 VisitScotland is closely monitoring the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) situation as it evolves and alongside its activities to provide...
Large Business Owner Operators Round Table with Fergus Ewing
The STA co-ordinated the above meeting which was held over a near two-hour call this morning with 20 representatives from larger tourism and hospitality businesses...
STA responds to Chancellor’s announcement of support for the self employed
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) welcomes the announcement of the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme today; this will offer huge comfort to the many people in...
Scottish Government – Coronavirus: business and social distancing guidance
Guidance for businesses in Scotland on social distancing, including the closure of all retailers that sell non-essential goods and other non-essential premises due to the...
STA meetings – 25 March
UK Tourism Industry Council meeting - 25 March We attended the meeting today along with around 30 other trade associations and organisations and communicated several issues...
The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers – Statement 25 March
The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers is currently engaged in high-level discussions with Scottish Government to ensure that self-caterers in Scotland can access the grant support...