STA Update: Highlights from STA CEO, Marc Crothall MBE, giving evidence to the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee on the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) CEO, Marc Crothall MBE, is currently giving evidence to the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee on the Visitor Levy...
STA Update: Research reveals decreased profitability from almost 50% of tourism businesses in Scotland despite increased demand
The Scottish Tourism Alliance, the overarching representative body for Scotland’s tourism and hospitality industry has today announced the results of the latest quarterly industry survey...
STA Update: Scottish Tourism Alliance Welcomes CEO of AGS Airports to its Board
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Cliffe, Chief Executive Officer of AGS Airports to its Board of Directors. This...
Industry Update: Delivering a New Deal for Business – a long-term commitment to partnership
Priority actions to deepen and strengthen co-operation between the Scottish Government and business have been unveiled. A new implementation plan details how recommendations from the New...
STA Update: Autumn Industry Survey launched in partnership with 56 Degree Insight
Our Autumn Industry Survey is now live here. We’re delighted to be partnering with leading research company, 56 Degree Insight, to gather feedback on...
Industry Update: Short-Term Let Licence Applications Guidance via the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC)
A reminder that if you are a short-term let operator in Scotland, it is a legal requirement to apply for a Short-Term Let Licence by...
An immigration update from STA Supporter Anderson Strathern: Increase to Work Visa and Sponsor Fees effective from 4th October 2023
The UK Government has now published increases to Work Visa and Sponsor Fees which will apply from Wednesday 4th October 2023. This update sets out...
STA Update: Scottish Government’s Programme for Government – Key Headlines & Summary
First Minister Humza Yousaf has this week (Tuesday 5th September 2023) announced Scottish Government's Programme for Government (PfG). SUMMARY Three missions for Scottish Government to deliver: -Equality –...