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Tourism and Hospitality Talent Development Programme funded for second year

Date of article: Mon 29 Nov 21

Following a successful inaugural programme developed in response to Covid-19 challenges, the Tourism and Hospitality Talent Development Programme (THTDP) has been funded f ...

Participation in golf drives up over 12 months

Date of article: Fri 26 Nov 21

Source: Scott Inglis, Fife Today  ______ The sport’s boost, during and incredibly challenging 12 months, has been hailed by various relevant bodies and golf is now being urged ...

Funding secured to promote food and drink along the Fife Coastal Path

Date of article: Wed 24 Nov 21

£18,000 of funding has been secured to promote food and drink along the Fife Coastal Path as part of VisitScotland’s Destination & Sector Marketing Fund. The project, which ...

Scotland The Bread Launches Funding Bid to Support Community Bread Projects

Date of article: Mon 22 Nov 21

Scotland The Bread - an innovative social business working to grow better grain and bake better bread with the common purposes of nourishment, sustainability and food sovereignty i ...

New argritourism strategy launched

Date of article: Wed 10 Nov 21

Growing the number and diversity of authentic agritourism experiences in Scotland is among the main ambitions of a new strategy designed to galvanise the country’s valuable agric ...

Days Out Campaign Launches

Date of article: Mon 8 Nov 21

VisitScotland have launched a new campaign encouraging people across Scotland to experience a Great Day Out across the country this winter. Whether it's visiting the lions at Fiv ...

Days Out Incentive Fund Reopens

Date of article: Mon 8 Nov 21

The Days Out Incentive Fund - COVID-19 has now reopened for new applications. Eligible businesses are invited to apply between Monday 8 November to Tuesday 30 November 5pm. Busine ...

Young Chef Young Waiter 2021 semi-finalists announced

Date of article: Mon 1 Nov 21

The 20 semi-finalists for the 2021 Young Chef Young Waiter UK competition who will be competing in Dubai next month have been announced. The 10 chefs and 10 waiters will compete a ...

Has your business embraced sustainability? If so, get in touch!

Date of article: Mon 1 Nov 21

The Fife Council Tourism Team are currently looking for examples of businesses in the area that have embraced sustainability and/or responsible tourism practices. Can you help? Exa ...

Destination Net Zero

Date of article: Fri 29 Oct 21

Destination Net Zero is a £4 million programme which will provide support to tourism businesses and destinations as they transition to a greener, more sustainable, net zero fut ...

VisitScotland New Environmental Campaign 'Tread Lightly'

Date of article: Thu 28 Oct 21

VisitScotland's latest campaign film, Tread Lightly launches today to coincide with the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) from 31 October – 12 November. The camp ...

UK Government Autumn Budget And Spending Review 2021

Date of article: Thu 28 Oct 21

A stronger economy for the British people The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Autumn Budget and Spending Review to Parliament today (27 October 2021). Key points at a g ...

Outdoors Scotland Tourism Strategy

Date of article: Thu 28 Oct 21

Have your say on how outdoors tourism is developed Book your free place today at an Outdoors Scotland Tourism Strategy Regional Workshop - come along, have your say and get involv ...

Event Industry Advisory Group Update October

Date of article: Thu 28 Oct 21

Scotland’s Event Industry Advisory Group (EIAG) met this week to discuss a number of areas directly related to the Covid-19 vaccine certification scheme, Covid status app, guidan ...

Scotland's Water Wellness Experiences Rank Top

Date of article: Thu 21 Oct 21

Scotland has ranked top in the UK for water wildlife experiences, a survey has revealed.  VisitScotland are encouraging visitors to take a walk on the wild side during the Autumn ...

Dandelion Set to Sow, Grow and Share Across Scotland

Date of article: Thu 21 Oct 21

First details of a series of major creative programmes taking place across Scotland in 2022 are announced today, including Dandelion, an innovative new initiative inviting people ...

Walk on the Wild Side

Date of article: Thu 21 Oct 21

Scotland has ranked top in the UK for water wildlife experiences, a new survey has revealed. YouGov* research, which we commissioned as part of the Year of Coasts and Waters ...

Update to vaccine certification apps

Date of article: Thu 21 Oct 21

Users and businesses should download green tick updates The vaccine certification Apps scheme is being updated as part of planned changes to reduce the amount of personal informat ...

Proof of vaccine status needed at higher risk venues

Date of article: Mon 18 Oct 21

Proof of status needed at higher risk venues The Coronavirus vaccine certification scheme will become subject to enforcement from today (18 October) meaning higher risk venues and ...

Crowdfunder for StAnza 2022

Date of article: Fri 15 Oct 21

Link to Crowdfunder National Poetry Day 2021’s theme is ‘choice’, and Stanza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival, invites you to choose them! The last two years have ...

Launch of new holiday voucher scheme

Date of article: Fri 15 Oct 21

Thousands of people who struggle to find the time or resources to take a holiday can now apply for a subsidised short break. VisitScotland's ScotSpirit Holiday Voucher Scheme,� ...

Ctrl+Alt+Succeed Scotland 2021

Date of article: Fri 15 Oct 21

Ctrl+Alt+Succeed Scotland is the latest in VisitScotland's programme of events supporting Scottish tourism experience businesses (visitor attractions, tour companies and activit ...

Scotland's UNESCO Trail

Date of article: Fri 15 Oct 21

VisitScotland are delighted to share their exciting new collaboration with UNESCO which officially launches across our digital and social media platforms today (Friday 15 October). ...

Events play a key role in our health and wellbeing

Date of article: Mon 11 Oct 21

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10 October, VisitScotland have collaborated with the Event Industry Advisory Group (EIAG) to publish the findings from a research proj ...

Countries taken off the red list

Date of article: Mon 11 Oct 21

International travel red list and vaccine certification South Africa, Mexico and Thailand are among 47 countries coming off the international travel red list from 11 October The ...

New Vaccination Certification Toolkit

Date of article: Mon 4 Oct 21

Toolkit for businesses and event organisers. Businesses and event organisers can download and print this guidance document which explains their obligations and how to check COVI ...

Scotland is Calling Industry Guide

Date of article: Fri 1 Oct 21

Scotland is Calling Launched today (30 September) VisitScotland's new £6.5 million global marketing campaign – Scotland is Calling – is designed to support the recover ...

Scotland is Calling VisitScotland Campaign

Date of article: Fri 1 Oct 21

VisitScotland have launched a global marketing campaign to keep Scotland front of mind for potential visitors as they make their future travel plans. Scotland is Calling is a ...

The Impact of Covid-19 on Visitor Attractions

Date of article: Fri 1 Oct 21

The latest survey of Scotland's visitor attractions has revealed that the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to devastate the sector – and it has seen no evidence of a ‘ ...

Vaccine Certification Introduction Confirmed

Date of article: Wed 29 Sep 21

Venues will not face legal enforcement in opening weeks. Higher risk venues covered by the Coronavirus vaccine certification scheme will have two-and-a-half weeks to test and ada ...

Discover Scotland 2022

Date of article: Wed 29 Sep 21

VisitScotland are launching a new travel trade platform which will enable Scottish businesses to connect with key buyers from around the globe regardless of the challenges of ...

Days Out Incentive Fund

Date of article: Thu 23 Sep 21

Businesses are being urged to apply to take part in a new Days Out incentive scheme that will provide a boost for visitor attractions during the winter months.  Administered on b ...

Destination and Sector Marketing Fund Update

Date of article: Thu 23 Sep 21

Responsible and sustainable staycations Tourism organisations across Scotland are set to receive a share of £3 million to promote responsible and sustainable staycations from thi ...

Marine and Outdoor Tourism Fund Round Two Open

Date of article: Tue 21 Sep 21

Round Two of the Marine and Outdoor Fund remains open until Wednesday 29th September. We are aware that there are many businesses across the sector that may now be eligible to ...

Events Tackle Climate Change

Date of article: Mon 20 Sep 21

In Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters and with Scottish Climate Week 2021 now underway, VisitScotland are taking a look at how organisers have been promoting important enviro ...

Hospitality Zero Scheme Launched

Date of article: Mon 20 Sep 21

Destination NetZero Tackling climate change is the biggest challenge facing Scottish tourism now, and in the future, and we want to inspire future generations to say that Scottish ...

Event Industry Advisory Group Update September 2021

Date of article: Mon 20 Sep 21

Scotland’s Events Industry Advisory Group (EIAG) met this week to discuss a number of areas directly related to the ongoing restart and recovery of the events sector. The Group ...

International travel restrictions to be relaxed and simplified

Date of article: Mon 20 Sep 21

Streamlined system merges amber and green lists and retains red list The international travel traffic light system of restrictions put in place to protect public health is to be s ...

Scotland's Food and Drink Tourism Ambassadors Announced

Date of article: Fri 17 Sep 21

A new programme placing food tourism at the heart of the recovery of Scotland’s tourism and food and drink sectors has launched, with the appointment of 25 Regional Food Tourism ...