The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA)

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Scotland’s Migration Service is delivering a webinar on Wednesday 18 September, 12pm - 1pm, on 'Employing International Graduates: Graduate Visa and Skilled Worker Visa'. Led by Seraphus, a leading immigration law firm, this webinar is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses or HR professionals looking to hire international graduates in Scotland. Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQiFw6Cd

Industry Update: Prepare for Scottish Careers Week 2024 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_w7BXkB

Are you a Member, Patron or Supporter of the Scottish Tourism Alliance? A reminder that registration is open for this month’s AGM and Networking event on Tuesday 24th September 2024, 10am-12pm, at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium. Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_iRH6vG We hope to see you there 👋

📅There’s now less than 3 weeks to go before Scotland’s first ILG Symposium gets underway!📅 Join leaders from Scotland’s key business sectors on Wednesday 25th September at the EICC for presentations, video contributions and panel discussions with politicians and speakers from across Scotland’s economy. 🎫Find out more and book here 👉 https://lnkd.in/efiYXBR2

STA CEO, Marc Crothall MBE, is in this month's edition of The Herald Scotland Business HQ focussed on tourism, hospitality, and food and drink, sharing his thoughts on how Scotland can build on its tourism successes of the summer and remain competitive as a 'must-visit' destination: 'Price sensitivity is a critical factor for many tourists, particularly in relation to our domestic market. Implementing the tax could risk alienating a portion of the market that is already grappling with affordability issues. Policymakers must tread cautiously, ensuring they strike a balance between revenue generation and maintaining Scotland’s competitiveness as a tourist destination. Scotland’s tourism industry stands at a pivotal juncture, where opportunities exist, yet barriers remain. This summer’s tourism successes serve as a testament to the calibre of events we deliver, the warm hospitality of our people, and the ambition and spirit we have for being a top global tourism destination. However, to maintain momentum and build on those successes we need to see strengthened collaboration between business leaders, policymakers, and tourism and hospitality leaders. We need innovation, sound strategic planning, supportive policies and investment in an ever-challenging global marketplace.' 📰Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eX8fE_m7

Industry Update: First Profile of Modern Apprenticeship Employers report published 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDibFtxj

Industry Update: New video showcases the best of East Lothian’s ‘agritourism’ 👉 https://lnkd.in/eD33VAzp

Industry Update: New chef duo get on board with Scotland’s ‘Hotel of the Year’, Fingal Edinburgh 👉https://lnkd.in/eQSj4DJY

Industry Update: It’s always EDI to Philadelphia – American Airlines reinstates Edinburgh to Philadelphia route 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAtvsCTR