Tourism’s ferry big problem
THE Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) demanded an urgent meeting with tourism minister Fiona Hyslop last week in the wake of major ferry disruption. …
Biggest issues facing tourism
Brexit, household budgets and taxation among challenges. …
Whisky training is a tourism matter
Lack of knowledge in industry is damaging the country’s offer to visitors. …
Trade demands post-Brexit clarity
Loss of free movement could be ‘catastrophic’ for industry …
Short-term lets must be policed
Trade groups call for greater regulation of AirBnB-style …
Trade rebuffs fresh tax plans
Tourist levy could ‘seriously damage’ Scotland’s appeal …
Rates remain the biggest challenge
Industry groups ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2018 …
Budget policies are a mixed bag
Some measures welcomed but groups say uncertainties …
Trade groups call for tourist tax to be ruled out
TRADE groups have urged finance minister Derek Mackay to rule out a tourist tax once and for …
Building bridges in Edinburgh
RAISING the profile of foodservice and promoting careers in the wholesale sector were brought into focus at networking event Bridging the Gap. …
