Tourism and events
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Visitor Levy Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) that looks at the likely costs, benefits and risks of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill.
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Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment
The results of the equality impact assessment (EQIA) undertaken in respect of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill.
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Visitor Levy Bill: Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment (FSD) undertaken to assess any potential socio-economic disadvantage or inequalities in respect of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill.
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Visitor Levy Bill: data protection impact assessment
Data protection impact assessment(DPIA) for the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill.
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Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill: island communities impact assessment
An island communities impact assessment (ICIA) considering the potential impact of the introduction of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill on island communities.
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Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child Rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) examining the potential impact of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill on children's human rights.
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Visitor levy legislation introduced
Councils empowered to raise money for local tourism.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Scotland's Year of Stories 2022: equality impact assessment
Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 showcased Scotland’s strongest culture, tourism and events assets and other key aspects of society by creating a collaborative platform for partners to work together and maximise benefits. The report highlights evidence, opportunities and actions to boost equality.
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National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.
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National Events Strategy Review: Easy Read version
Easy Read version of consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's National Events Strategy.
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National events strategy review: consultation - Gaelic version
Gaelic version of consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's national events strategy.
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National events strategy review: consultation
Scotland's National events strategy is being reviewed and updated. This will extend its term to the end of 2035. This survey provides everyone with a role in Scotland’s world-class event industry the chance to shape the sector’s updated strategy.
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National events strategy review: business and regulatory impact assessment - partial
Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's national events strategy.
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Short-term lets: regulation information
Information about the regulation of short-term lets in Scotland.
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Event industry support fund 3: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment for the event industry support fund 3.
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Omicron events sector top up fund: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment for the Omicron events sector top up fund.
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EventScotland - national and international event funding programmes: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment for the National and International funding programmes delivered by EventScotland.
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Flexible planning rules
New measures to boost hospitality and town centre recovery.
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Scotland's Marine Economic Statistics 2020
Statistics on the economic contributions of Scotland’s marine sectors in 2020. Includes a time series of Gross Value Added (GVA), turnover and employment for marine sectors. The supporting documents include: additional tables in an excel file and a pdf version of the publication.
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More time to apply for short-term lets licences
Pragmatic approach to support hosts during cost of living crisis.
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Monitor farm project develops global offering
Funding for growing agritourism sector.
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Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion: consultation
This consultation seeks views on potential restrictions to alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland.
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Licensing scheme opens for short-term lets
Measures to establish consistent standards across the country.
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Supporting Scotland’s local food and drink
Recipients of the Regional Food Fund announced.
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Investing in rural tourism
£3.9 million to support visitor management
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International travel restrictions end
Concerns over lack of border control measures.
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International travel restrictions eased
Most people will not need to take a test.
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Supporting the tourism sector
£9 million to mitigate impacts of Omicron.
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Large outdoor events resume from 17 January
Measures covering indoor events and hospitality to be reviewed in one week.
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Targeted funds for culture and events
£65 million to help ease impact of pandemic.
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Omicron restrictions take effect
Measures to limit the spread of new variant.
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New television studio to grow sector
Kelvin Hall will host major TV broadcasters and production companies.
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Scotland’s Winter Festivals
£430,000 funding boost.
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Licensing short-term lets
Legislation laid before Scottish Parliament.
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Scotland’s Covid Certificates Accepted by the EU
Scots must update certification status before travelling abroad.
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Final countries taken off the red list
Vaccinated traveller policy expanded.
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Events line-up to enrich climate conference
A series of innovative cultural events are to be staged to mark COP26.
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Countries taken off the red list
Vaccinated traveller policy also expanded.
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International travel testing updated
Scotland to align with UK testing regime.
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International travel restrictions to be relaxed and simplified
Streamlined system merges amber and green lists and retains red list.
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International travellers to Scotland will be able to use private sector COVID tests
Economy boosting step backed by move to clamp down on poor performers.
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Canada and the Azores added to travel green list
Expanded list includes Denmark and Switzerland while Thailand goes red.
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Edinburgh Festivals return
World leading festivals begin bounce back from impact of COVID-19.
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Significant easing of restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers from the EU and US
Step only possible due to success of vaccination programmes.
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Finding the future of tourism and hospitality
New recruitment drive for tourism and hospitality sectors.
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Supporting Edinburgh’s festivals
COVID-19 funding to aid cultural recovery.
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Short term lets: planning guidance for hosts and operators
This draft planning guidance is intended for hosts and operators of short-term lets. A separate planning circular has been prepared for planning authorities.
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Expanded travel green list for Scotland
Key destinations added following latest review.
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Portugal placed on amber travel list
Change made following concerns over spread of Delta variant.
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Promoting tourism
New £3 million fund to help industry rebuild.
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£25 million for tourism recovery
Supporting the sector to rebuild.
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Supporting rural tourism
Preparing for increased visitor numbers this summer.
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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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Expansion of hospitality provisions
Changes to current restrictions.
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Proposals for tourism recovery
Taskforce recommendations published.
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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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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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Tourism statistics
Information on where to find up-to-date information on tourism statistics in Scotland.
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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 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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Supporting Scotland’s tourism industry
Commitment to work with sector to tackle challenges.
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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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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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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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Promoting Scotland's cultural heritage
Support for Highlands & Islands natural and cultural assets.
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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
A European-first collaboration between VisitScotland and TripAdvisor will see Scotland’s world-class tourism offering promoted to almost 70 million new potential visitors, generating a potential additional spend of £150 million.
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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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