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Coronavirus (COVID-19): tourism and hospitality sector guidance
Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and an operations checklist.
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£25 million for tourism recovery
Supporting the sector to rebuild.
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National Islands Plan through a COVID Lens: survey results
Summary of key findings after the six main local authorities with islands were invited to consider the impact of the (COVID-19) pandemic on the delivery of National Island Plan commitments and how these should be prioritised going forward.
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Supporting rural tourism
Preparing for increased visitor numbers this summer.
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A New Future for Scotland's Town Centres
In June 2020 we launched an independent collaborative review of the progress and scope of the 2013 Town Centre Action Plan. The Review group was asked to build on our town centre first approach and develop a refreshed vision for our towns and the means to achieve it.
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Undoing damage and creating stability
Support for hardest hit communities and sectors.
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Dubai designated for public health quarantine
Travellers returning to self-isolate on arrival in Scotland.
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The Stone of Destiny
Iconic symbol to be moved to Perth.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): events sector guidance
Guide for the events sector on safe re-opening during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Expansion of hospitality provisions
Changes to current restrictions.
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Proposals for tourism recovery
Taskforce recommendations published.
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Island communities impact assessments: guidance - consultation
Our islands face particular challenges around distance, geography, connectivity and demography, so it is important that policy makers consider these properly. The consultation on the guidance will help ensure that islands receive fair treatment tailored to their unique circumstances.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for retail, tourism and hospitality customers
Guidance for customers on how the retail experience in shops, tourism and hospitality businesses is changing due to coronavirus.
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Strengthening Cairn Gorm’s future
£20.51 million to unlock mountain’s potential.
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New safety rules for hospitality industry
Regulations make it mandatory to collect customer and visitor information.
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Travellers from France and the Netherlands to face quarantine rules
Increase in coronavirus cases sees quarantine requirements.
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Funding boost for science centres
Extra £2m to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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Further funding for tourism
Lifeline support for sector.
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Supporting events
New funding to keep Scotland centre stage.
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Green light for live drive-in events
First steps for event sector recovery signalled.
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Cultural venues start to re-open
Guidance in place for sector to safely start welcoming visitors.
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Tourism sector reopens
Further restrictions on tourism lifted.
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Socialising safely
Restrictions on outdoor hospitality industry eased.
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Travel restrictions lifted
Tourism to benefit from further Phase 2 changes.
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Final Phase 2 measures confirmed
Face coverings and 2 metre rule exemptions announced in preparation for Phase 3.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Dumfries and Galloway
Delay to relaxation of restrictions in parts of the region.
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New tourism taskforce
Group meets to consider sector’s recovery.
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Towards a Robust, Resilient Wellbeing Economy for Scotland: Report of the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery
Report from the independent Advisory Group established by the Scottish Government to advise on Scotland’s economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Restarting tourism safely
New workplace guidance published.
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Support for zoos
Package of measures available.
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Support for tourism industry
Sector prepares for return to business.
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Supporting tourism through coronavirus
Economic assistance confirmed.
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Campsites and caravan parks to close
Visitors staying on leisure sites asked to return home.
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Tourism drive
Funding to develop tourism in North Ayrshire.
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Supporting food and drink tourism
Putting Scottish produce on the map.
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Ban on Euro 2020 ticket touting to become law
Bill unanimously passes final stage in Scottish Parliament.
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Tourism fund now open for applications
Rural projects encouraged to apply.
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An appetite for Scotland
Extra funding to promote local produce.
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Short-term lets
Consultation responses back regulation.
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UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill: EQIA
This equality impact assessment (EQIA) considers potential impacts of the proposed UEFA Euro 2020 Bill on people with one or more protected characteristics.
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UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill and associated regulations: partial BRIA
Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the proposed UEFA Euro 2020 Bill and associated secondary legislation.
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UEFA European Championship Bill
Bill proposes to criminalise ticket touting for matches.
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Waverley fund gathers steam
£1 million announced for historic vessel.
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Empowering local communities
Consultation on local levy launched.
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Transient visitor levy: consultation
Views sought on the principles of a local discretionary transient visitor levy or tourist tax.
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Supporting Scotland’s tourism industry
Commitment to work with sector to tackle challenges.
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2019 Solheim Cup: equality impact assessment
This document focuses on identifying the headline evidence and related opportunities to boost equality though the 2019 Solheim Cup.
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South of Scotland Tourism Investment
Major land restoration project.
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Rural tourism investment
Projects to benefit from a share of nearly £2.9 million.
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Bridges bring benefits
Attracting visitors to the Firth of Forth.
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STA signature sessions: Tourism Secretary speech
Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs Fiona Hyslop's address at the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) Signature Sessions 2019 conference.
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Tourism tax: evidence from the national discussion
Written evidence provided by stakeholders to our national discussion on tourist taxes, which took place between November 2018 and January 2019.
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Tourism tax: messages from the national discussion
High-level summary of the messages that emerged from our national discussion on tourist taxes, and summaries from roundtable discussions.
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Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands IndexSM: 2018 report for Scotland
2018 findings of the Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands IndexSM (NBI) on Scotland’s international reputation.
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Rise in European visitors
Number of visitors and tourism spend continue to increase.
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Economic benefits of hosting The Open revealed
Prestigious golf tournament worth £120 million to Scottish economy.
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Tourism tax: discussion document
This document has been prepared to support our national discussion on transient visitor (tourist) taxes in Scotland. Comments can be sent to tourismdiscussion@gov.scot.
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Rural tourism investment
Projects to benefit from £3 million funding.
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Support for new tourist resort
Funding for south of Scotland development
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Record year for overseas visitors
Increase in tourism spending.
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Small Business Survey Scotland: 2017
Sets out the findings for Scotland of the Small Business Survey 2017.
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Promoting Scotland's cultural heritage
Support for Highlands & Islands natural and cultural assets.
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Tourism in Scotland: the economic contribution of the sector
A report commissioned by the Tourism Leadership Group setting out economic data and trends on tourism across Scotland.
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Rural tourism support
Island projects first to be backed under new £6m fund.
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New Burns documents
Records shed light on the Bard’s politics and character.
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International visitors on the rise
20% more visitors from Europe choosing to come to Scotland.
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Bumper year for major events
European Championships among 2018 highlights.
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The spirit of St Andrew
Call to perform an act of kindness.
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Mountain biking on track
Support to ensure forest tourism continues to thrive.
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Scotland's youth take the lead in 2018
Year of Young People launched.
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International spend up
Rise in overseas visitors coming to Scotland.
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Rural tourism infrastructure fund
£6m to support popular sites around the country to grow and thrive.
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Rise in visitor numbers to historic sites
Historic Environment Scotland properties in Dumfries and Galloway see 41% rise
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Science funding
Funding for science festivals and interactive exhibition.
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The lure of ancient history
Rise in island visitor numbers.
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Tickets for 2018 European Championships go on sale
Champion swimmer Ross Murdoch named as ambassador.
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Surge in overseas visitors
Tourism boost strongly supported by visitors from North America.
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VisitScotland and TripAdvisor team up to put Scotland on world stage
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Investing in Scotland's tourism sector
FM welcomes announcement that Marriott International plans to open seven new hotels in Scotland.
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Scotland's special themed years unveiled
Tourism programme extended until 2022.
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Help for carers
Rise in inclusive tourism short breaks.
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Edinburgh icon set for makeover
Historic concert venue to be renovated.
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History sparks tourism rise
International visitors drawn by Scottish heritage.
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Economic benefit of The Open
£110 million benefit to Scotland from last year’s event at Royal Troon.
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European links under threat
Brexit impedes cultural and tourism opportunities.
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Tourist spend soars
Sharp rise in North American visitors.
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Pupils Scotland-wide to visit Arras
Battle of Arras and Dr Elsie Inglis confirmed as Scottish commemorations for 2017.
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£6.6 million for conservation of historic sites
Report sets out work required to restore and protect iconic buildings and monuments.
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Enhanced funding for Edinburgh's festivals
Extra £300k to commemorate 70th anniversary of capital’s founding festivals.
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Brexit funding threat
Tourism industry facing “damaging consequences”.
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Tourism industry body launched
Aim to grow bed and breakfast sector.
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Impact of brexit on cruise tourism
Summit discusses brexit impact on Scotland’s thriving cruise industry.
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Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) - results - Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design
A full Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) was undertaken to help boost the celebration of the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design.