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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 ...
Read moreVisitScotland 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 ...
Read moreGreen 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 ...
Read moreDate 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 ...
Read more£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 ...
Read more2022 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 ...
Read moreDate 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 ...
Read moreDate 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 ...
Read moreMade 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 ...
Read moreDate 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 ...
Read moreNew 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 ...
Read morePlugged-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 ...
Read moreTourism & 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 ...
Read moreThe 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 ...
Read moreScottish 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 ...
Read moreScotland'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 ...
Read moreThe 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 ...
Read moreDate 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 ...
Read moreRecruitment 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 ...
Read moreSurvey: 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 ...
Read moreUNWTO 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 ...
Read moreNew 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 ...
Read moreSupporting 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 ...
Read moreDate 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 ...
Read moreDate 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 ...
Read moreDate 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 ...
Read moreCampaign 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 ...
Read moreVisitScotland 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 ...
Read moreDate 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 ...
Read moreNew 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 ...
Read moreSir 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 ...
Read moreScottish 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 ...
Read more150th 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 ...
Read moreDate 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 ...
Read moreFace 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 ...
Read moreTayport 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 ...
Read moreA 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 ...
Read moreDate 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 ...
Read moreTourism 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 ...
Read moreDate 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 ...
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