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Forth area Business Survey to support the development of a sustainable tourism activity

Date of article: Tue 24 May 22

Do you own a customer-facing business in the Forth area? They need need your help!  Climate FORTH is looking for new ways to encourage local walking and cycling tourism. You can h ...

VisitScotland congratulates Dunfermline on city status

Date of article: Mon 23 May 22

Dunfermline has been named Scotland’s eighth city as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The official announcement was made on the 20th May that the Fife town ...

Green Certification Schemes for Tourism Businesses

Date of article: Mon 23 May 22

Over 150 tourism businesses are set to benefit from discounted membership to certification schemes, aimed at supporting a green recovery and Scotland’s ambitions to become a sust ...

Scottish Tourism Alliance launches its most comprehensive study into economic conditions for Scotland’s tourism industry

Date of article: Mon 23 May 22

The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), the leadership body representing Scotland’s tourism industry has today launched its most comprehensive study into the challenges and opportun ...

£1million fund launched ahead of 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

Date of article: Thu 19 May 22

Communities across Scotland are to be given the chance to celebrate the transformative power of the bike thanks to the launch of a £1million fund to support sustainable cycling pr ...

2022 Top 100 Women in Tourism list announced

Date of article: Thu 19 May 22

CELEBRATING THE 2022 TOP 100 WOMEN IN TOURISM Hotel Managers, Guest Experience experts, Founders, café owners, Project Managers, Business Development leads, and social influencer ...

Short Term Lets Consultation

Date of article: Wed 18 May 22

On 19th January 2022, the Scottish Government passed the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022. The council are currently in the process of ...

Volunteer at The 150th Open

Date of article: Tue 17 May 22

Fife Voluntary Action are recruiting volunteers to support The 150th Open, which is being held in St. Andrews on 11-17 July 2022. You can register your interest by visiting www.f ...

Made in Fife is back for 2022!

Date of article: Mon 16 May 22

Following the success of the first Made in Fife campaign last year, Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Fife are once again on the lookout for volunteers and nominations for peopl ...

Boost for Scotland's Events

Date of article: Mon 16 May 22

The recovery of Scotland’s events industry and the country’s position as the perfect stage for events continues to be strengthened as the EventScotland team awards more than � ...

New Mentoring Programme to Drive Seafood Tourism

Date of article: Mon 16 May 22

A new series of webinars launched We've partnered with Seafood Scotland to launch a six-week mentoring programme to inspire and cultivate the growth of seafood tourism across the ...

Plugged-in Hotel of the Year – the search is on with the Electric Vehicle Association Scotland

Date of article: Mon 16 May 22

The Electric Vehicle Association Scotland is on the hunt for the country’s top ‘plugged-in’ hotel which it will honour at a major presentation event in 2023. In its search f ...

Tourism & Hospitality Staff Induction Toolkit launched

Date of article: Mon 16 May 22

The Tourism & Hospitality Staff Induction Toolkit, developed by industry and supported by Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Tourism Alliance has been launched this w ...

The Archerfield Young Chefs Certificate of Excellence Award announced

Date of article: Mon 16 May 22

Another new initiative to address the workforce challenge in the hospitality and tourism sector, by developing chef talent in Scotland, has been announced this week.  The Archerf ...

Scottish Electric Vehicle Fund

Date of article: Mon 16 May 22

Scotland’s electric vehicle charge point network is set to receive a boost with the launch of a new fund aimed at driving sustainable travel in the tourism industry. The Electr ...

Scotland's Premier Tourism and Events Awards Return!

Date of article: Tue 10 May 22

The prestigious Scottish Thistle Awards recognise and honour the very best individuals, businesses, partnerships and events in the industry for their innovation, excellence and suc ...

The Scottish Tourism Observatory website is live

Date of article: Mon 9 May 22

The Scottish Tourism Observatory website is live. Funded by the Scottish Government and launched as part of the Scottish Tourism Emergency Response Group (STERG) national action p ...

Become a Charter Hotelier

Date of article: Mon 9 May 22

Drawn up in 2020, the Hoteliers' Charter exists to raise the profile of the hospitality industry and to promote working in hotels as a great career c ...

Recruitment and placement opportunities at Edinburgh Napier University

Date of article: Mon 9 May 22

Edinburgh Napier University are delighted to advertise employment opportunities in the tourism industry to their graduates. To advertise vacancies, register on their employer platf ...

Survey: share your thoughts on circular tourism with UHI

Date of article: Mon 9 May 22

The University of the Highlands and Islands is participating in Tourism360, a project exploring the concept of circular tourism. Based on the circular economy model, this new appro ...

UNWTO Calls on Start-ups to Join the "Awake Tourism Challenge"

Date of article: Tue 3 May 22

UNWTO has launched the second edition of its global flagship competition under the name of “Awake Tourism Challenge”. The competition will identify innovators who are advancing ...

New ASVA/Moffat Centre Survey of Scottish Attractions Performance & Prospects

Date of article: Tue 3 May 22

With both the Easter Holidays and legal covid restrictions now behind us, ASVA would like to take the opportunity to review where the sector currently finds itself, to establish co ...

Supporting and celebrating local produce

Date of article: Fri 15 Apr 22

Projects that celebrate locally sourced and produced food and drink are being encouraged to apply for funding. The Regional Food Fund aims to support the food and drink sector’s ...

Scottish Golf Trail Launched

Date of article: Fri 15 Apr 22

Golfers from home and abroad will be able to retrace the steps of the world-renowned Grand Old Man of Golf with the launch of The Old Tom Morris Trail – across some of Scotland� ...

EventScotland - Buzz is back

Date of article: Mon 4 Apr 22

EventScotland have launched a new campaign showcasing Scotland’s exciting, exhilarating, and eclectic mix of music, cultural and sporting events. Running throughout April, the ...

Wizard! – new Harry Potter film helps Fife vintage firm score monthly hat-trick of Hollywood supply roles on way to record year

Date of article: Wed 13 Apr 22

New Harry Potter Wizarding World movie Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore has helped Fife vintage lifestyle specialist Scaramanga score its first monthly hat-trick of Ho ...

Campaign launched to help people enjoy Scotland responsibly

Date of article: Fri 1 Apr 22

With the Easter holidays heralding what is traditionally seen as the start of the Scottish tourism season, VisitScotland have unveiled a new campaign to help both visitors and loca ...

VisitScotland looking for reviews of the 'Taste Our Best' Scheme

Date of article: Fri 1 Apr 22

VisitScotland is conducting a Review of the current Scheme and how it could develop in future Taste Our Best is a national scheme that was launched in 2014 and celebrates business ...

Fife golf webinar follow up

Date of article: Fri 1 Apr 22

Did you miss VisitScotland's Fife Golf webinar in preparation for the 150th Open? Don't worry, you can catch up and watch the webinar here as well as finding links to our business ...

New Fife Tourism Skills Toolkit!

Date of article: Fri 25 Mar 22

In a post-pandemic world, tourism and hospitality businesses are finding it difficult to fill vacancies, and to attract and retain the right people. Fife Council has led on the for ...

Sir Chris Hoy to make rally debut at the Knockhill McRae Rally Challenge - July 2nd / 3rd

Date of article: Wed 23 Mar 22

Knockhill Racing Circuit are delighted to announce the first of their McRae Rally Challenge star competitors for 2022. Six-time Olympic Champion, Sir Chris Hoy will be competing ...

Scottish Thistle Awards 2022/23

Date of article: Tue 22 Mar 22

The very best of Scotland’s tourism and events industry will be celebrated as entries and nominations open for the 2022/23 Scottish Thistle Awards.     The awards, which fo ...

150th Open: Fife Council Business Toolkit: Getting Your Business Ready

Date of article: Tue 22 Mar 22

Is your business ready for The 150th Open? Fife Council have launched a business toolkit designed to help you make the most out of this year’s 150th Open Championship. In this ...

Food Standards campaign

Date of article: Mon 21 Mar 22

New legislation, which requires food businesses in Scotland to include the product name and full ingredients list on food sold prepacked for direct sale (PPDS), came into force o ...

Face coverings to remain mandatory in indoor attractions until April

Date of article: Fri 18 Mar 22

In her latest COVID update to the Scottish Parliament (Tuesday, 15 March), First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that the laws on wearing face coverings in Scotland will not now ...

Tayport Distillery wins Gold at the International Wine and Spirits Competition

Date of article: Fri 18 Mar 22

Tayport Distillery had another successful year at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) winning their third Gold award in two years! This year, their 1992 Raspberry ...

A big welcome back as OnFife launches programme brochure for Spring 2022

Date of article: Fri 18 Mar 22

Curtains up! OnFife has launched its first theatre events guide since before the pandemic, showcasing some fantastic live entertainment to look forward to in the coming months ...

Update on COVID regulations

Date of article: Wed 16 Mar 22

Face coverings to remain for now Legal requirements to wear face coverings on public transport and most indoor public settings will continue until at least early April given the c ...

Tourism Business Omicron Support Fund

Date of article: Wed 16 Mar 22

In January 2022, funding of up to £9 million for tourism was announced by the Scottish Government to mitigate the impact of public health measures introduced to limit the rapid sp ...

Invitation to Apply - Sir Jackie Stewart Classic 18th & 19th June - Trade, Exhibitor and Catering Applications

Date of article: Tue 15 Mar 22

On 18th & 19th June 2022 Thirlestane Castle, will host the first ever Sir Jackie Stewart Classic – presented by Rolex. This major new motoring event will showcase the car ...