STA Statement: An open letter to Scotland’s next MSPs
11th May 2026 An open letter to Scotland’s next MSPs In your newly elected role as an MSP, you will need to make many choices. These choices...
Tourism industry presses parties on manifesto commitments ahead of Holyrood vote
“As we head into an election campaign, now is the time for the parties to put business, jobs and the economy at the top of...
Scotland’s tourism industry warns Scottish Budget still raises serious concerns for economy
Marc Crothall MBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), said: “Today’s Scottish Budget has acknowledged some of the intense pressure facing Scotland’s tourism and...
Scottish business coalition calls for competitiveness, investment certainty and delivery ahead of Holyrood election
A broad coalition of Scottish business and industry organisations has published a joint manifesto setting out a shared economic mandate for the next Scottish Parliament,...
Industries Combine to Call for Rates Discount for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure
Five leading representative groups have combined to urge MSPs to deliver a permanent business rate discount for all retail, hospitality, and leisure premises. The collective call...
Scottish Government intention to lodge Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
Amending the visitor levy: Legislation to give councils more flexibility. A bill is being prepared to give councils greater flexibility over how they design and implement...
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...