UK Budget a ‘Major Setback’ for Scottish Tourism
Marc Crothall MBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, said: “Today’s Budget is a major setback for Scotland’s tourism and hospitality sector. At a time...
Scottish Tourism Alliance Pre-Budget Snap Survey: Many Tourism Businesses at Breaking Point Without Cost Relief
A snapshot survey from the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) of a portion of its membership reveals a sharp decline in business confidence ahead of the...
Members update: Scottish Tourism Alliance partners with Elavon Merchant Services
At Elavon, we understand that in tourism, the customer experience is everything. That’s why we make it easy and safe for them to pay. Whether that’s...
Tourism Leaders Call for Urgent Reform of Unworkable Visitor Levy
Industry unites behind an Expedited Visitor Levy (Scotland) Reform Bill to deliver a fair, transparent, and practical system Scotland’s tourism and hospitality leaders have today called...
STA’s Marc Crothall MBE wins at IoD Scotland awards ceremony
Top business leaders of 2025 named at IoD Scotland awards ceremony On Thursday, 9 October, the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland has announced the winners of...
STA sets out three key economic asks for Scottish Government ahead of SNP Conference
Champion, Connect and Invest As the SNP prepares for its annual conference in Aberdeen, the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), which represents more than 250 trade associations,...
STA Criticises Edinburgh Council’s Handling of Visitor Levy
At its Annual General Meeting in Glasgow this morning, Thursday 3rd October, the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) delivered a strong critique of the City of...
Joint call to Chancellor to reinstate Duty Free Shopping in upcoming Budget
The STA together with AIR, UKinbound, and Essential Edinburgh are holding a series of round tables with stakeholders and MP’s and are calling on the...