SCOTTISH TOURISM ALLIANCE AGM, SEMINAR & NETWORKING LUNCH
AGM
Registration | Tea & Coffee | Networking : 09:45 – 10:25
AGM: 10:30 – 11:00
Tickets: Free for STA Members, Patrons & Supporters
Members, Patrons and Supporters of the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) are invited to join our Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place on Thursday 2 October, 10:30am to 11:00am, at The Social Hub Glasgow.
The AGM offers an important opportunity for the STA network to catch up with other members, whilst also hearing about and having their say on key organisational matters.
An Official Notice of the AGM and Proxy Form will be sent to all lead member contacts shortly, with joining instructions and official papers sent to those registered at least two days prior to the event.
Please note: this event is for STA members, patrons and supporters ONLY and is free to attend. Unfortunately, there will not be an option to join this event online.
SEMINAR & NETWORKING LUNCH
Registration (for those not attending AGM): 10:45 – 11:00
Seminar: 11:10 – 13:15
Lunch & Networking: 13:15 – 14:30
Member tickets: £27.50 + VAT (the STA absorbs booking fees for Members)
If you’re also attending the AGM, please select the bundle option at check-out.
Non-Member tickets: £37.50 +VAT + booking fees
Gain early access to insights and updates on the most pressing topics for Scotland’s tourism and hospitality industry including, the economic outlook, travel and marketing, Scotland Outlook 2030, and the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2026, before enjoying a delicious light lunch courtesy of The Social Hub Glasgow.
SPEAKERS
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Elaine Wilson
Phil Batty OBE
Marc Crothall MBE
Jill Walker
Paul Barnes
Thomas Pugh
Rebecca Brooks
Richard Lochhead MSP
AGENDA
- 09:45 – 10:25: AGM Registration | Tea & Coffee | Networking
- 10:30 – 11:00: AGM
-Rebecca Brooks – Managing Director, Abbey UK | Chair, STA
-Marc Crothall MBE – CEO, STA - 10:30 – 10:55: Seminar Delegates Registration |Tea & Coffee | Networking
- 11:05 – 11:10: Welcome – Marc Crothall MBE – CEO, STA
- 11:10 – 11:30: The Economic Outlook – Thomas Pugh – Economist, RSM UK
- 11:30 – 11:55: VisitScotland- Helping to Drive Domestic and International Demand 2025-26 – Jill Walker – Director of Marketing and Digital, VisitScotland
- 11:55 – 12:10: Scotland’s Half Billion Pound Bonanza – How we can win back tax-free shopping?
– Paul Barnes, Chief Executive, Association of International Retail - 12:10 – 12:30: Scottish Tourism Alliance Holyrood Election Manifesto Launch – Marc Crothall MBE – CEO, STA – Elaine Wilson – Policy Support Consultant, STA
- 12:30 – 12:55 Commonwealth Games 2026 Glasgow
-Phil Batty OBE – CEO, Commonwealth Games 2026 Glasgow - 12:55 – 13:10 Ministerial Address- Richard Lochhead MSP Minister for Business and Employment
- 13:10 – 13:15: Thank You & Closing Remarks
- 13:15 – 14:30: Lunch & Networking
