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,...
BH&HPA is rebranding to HARPA
At the end of its 75th anniversary year, BH&HPA is rebranding to reflect how the parks industry has evolved, with the association becoming the Holiday...
Edinburgh Zoo appoints Sodexo Live! as catering and hospitality partner
Sodexo Live! has been appointed the catering and hospitality partner for Edinburgh Zoo following a competitive tendering process. Their specialist event catering brand Heritage Portfolio...
Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill officially published today (7 January 2026)
The Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill and accompanying documents were introduced to Parliament yesterday (6 January 2026), and have now been officially published today. The Bill and...
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...
Industry News: Three Swords of Honour Awarded for Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports by British Safety Council
AGS Airports is celebrating after all three of its airports have been awarded the prestigious Sword of Honour by the British Safety Council. Aberdeen International, Glasgow...