Short, free online courses for tourism professionals at Napier University
To help the tourism sector respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 Coronavirus global pandemic crisis, upskill industry professionals in these times of dynamic change,...
Scottish Tourism Alliance responds to First Minister announcement on introduction of Level 4 restrictions
Marc Crothall, Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance said; “The First Minister’s announcement today that 11 of Scotland’s local authorities will move into Level 4...
Productivity Club Scotland expands
Productivity Club Scotland has expanded to launch three new Clubs in North East Scotland, South of Scotland and Highlands and Islands. The clubs encourage peer-learning and...
A little local goes a long way to helping – Marc Crothall opinion piece in today’s Herald
"Reality has bitten. The news that Gleneagles has closed its doors until February has created shockwaves; an iconic part of Scotland’s tourism offering, a hospitality...
Today’s headlines
All the latest headlines from a tourism perspective: Coronavirus Scotland: Glasgow and 10 other areas put into lockdown Travel Industry Issues ‘Plea for Support’ to...
Changes to the Flexible Workforce Development Fund
More employers across Scotland can apply for funding to provide upskilling and reskilling opportunities for their existing staff. The Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF) helps businesses...
STA CEO and Chair discuss current challenges for tourism industry with Scotland’s First Minister
STA CEO Marc Crothall and Chair, Stephen Leckie had a call yesterday with Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon to discuss various issues and challenges which...
Business leaders call for local authorities to scrap parking charges in run up to Christmas
Nine leading business organisations have written to the Scottish Government and COSLA urging the government to offer a package of support to Scotland’s local authorities...