Tourism and events

Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and an operations checklist.

Supporting the sector to rebuild.

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.

Preparing for increased visitor numbers this summer.

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.

Support for hardest hit communities and sectors.

Travellers returning to self-isolate on arrival in Scotland.

Iconic symbol to be moved to Perth.

Guide for the events sector on safe re-opening during the coronavirus pandemic.

Changes to current restrictions.

Taskforce recommendations published.

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.

Guidance for customers on how the retail experience in shops, tourism and hospitality businesses is changing due to coronavirus.

£20.51 million to unlock mountain’s potential.

Regulations make it mandatory to collect customer and visitor information.

Increase in coronavirus cases sees quarantine requirements.

Extra £2m to mitigate the impact of  COVID-19.

Lifeline support for sector.

New funding to keep Scotland centre stage.

First steps for event sector recovery signalled.

Guidance in place for sector to safely start welcoming visitors.

Further restrictions on tourism lifted.

Restrictions on outdoor hospitality industry eased.

Tourism to benefit from further Phase 2 changes.

Face coverings and 2 metre rule exemptions announced in preparation for Phase 3.

Delay to relaxation of restrictions in parts of the region.

Group meets to consider sector’s 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.

New workplace guidance published.

Package of measures available. 

Sector prepares for return to business.

Economic assistance confirmed.

Visitors staying on leisure sites asked to return home.

Funding to develop tourism in North Ayrshire.

Putting Scottish produce on the map.

Bill unanimously passes final stage in Scottish Parliament.

Rural projects encouraged to apply.

Extra funding to promote local produce.

Consultation responses back regulation.

This equality impact assessment (EQIA) considers potential impacts of the proposed UEFA Euro 2020 Bill on people with one or more protected characteristics.

Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the proposed UEFA Euro 2020 Bill and associated secondary legislation.

Bill proposes to criminalise ticket touting for matches.

£1 million announced for historic vessel.

Consultation on local levy launched.

Views sought on the principles of a local discretionary transient visitor levy or tourist tax.

Commitment to work with sector to tackle challenges.

This document focuses on identifying the headline evidence and related opportunities to boost equality though the 2019 Solheim Cup.

Major land restoration project.

Projects to benefit from a share of nearly £2.9 million.

Attracting visitors to the Firth of Forth.

Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs Fiona Hyslop's address at the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) Signature Sessions 2019 conference.

Written evidence provided by stakeholders to our national discussion on tourist taxes, which took place between November 2018 and January 2019.

High-level summary of the messages that emerged from our national discussion on tourist taxes, and summaries from roundtable discussions.

2018 findings of the Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands IndexSM (NBI) on Scotland’s international reputation.

Number of visitors and tourism spend continue to increase.

Prestigious golf tournament worth £120 million to Scottish economy. 

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.

Projects to benefit from £3 million funding.

Funding for south of Scotland development

Increase in tourism spending. 

Sets out the findings for Scotland of the Small Business Survey 2017.

Support for Highlands & Islands natural and cultural assets.

A report commissioned by the Tourism Leadership Group setting out economic data and trends on tourism across Scotland.

Island projects first to be backed under new £6m fund.

Records shed light on the Bard’s politics and character.

20% more visitors from Europe choosing to come to Scotland.

European Championships among 2018 highlights.

Call to perform an act of kindness.

Support to ensure forest tourism continues to thrive.

Year of Young People launched.

Rise in overseas visitors coming to Scotland.

£6m to support popular sites around the country to grow and thrive.

Historic Environment Scotland properties in Dumfries and Galloway see 41% rise

Funding for science festivals and interactive exhibition.

Rise in island visitor numbers.

Champion swimmer Ross Murdoch named as ambassador.

Tourism boost strongly supported by visitors from North America.

FM welcomes announcement that Marriott International plans to open seven new hotels in Scotland.

Tourism programme extended until 2022.

Rise in inclusive tourism short breaks.

Historic concert venue to be renovated.

International visitors drawn by Scottish heritage.

£110 million benefit to Scotland from last year’s event at Royal Troon.

Brexit impedes cultural and tourism opportunities.

Sharp rise in North American visitors.

Battle of Arras and Dr Elsie Inglis confirmed as Scottish commemorations for 2017.

Report sets out work required to restore and protect iconic buildings and monuments.

Extra £300k to commemorate 70th anniversary of capital’s founding festivals.

Tourism industry facing “damaging consequences”.

Aim to grow bed and breakfast sector.

Summit discusses brexit impact on Scotland’s thriving cruise industry.