Added: 02 Jun 2026
ASVA members recently joined an Industry Insight Webinar with Ruth Berry and Teresa Turner from The Media Shop to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping paid media and digital [...]
Added: 02 Jun 2026
A new temporary VAT reduction aimed at supporting family attractions, activities and restaurants during the summer holidays is set to come into effect across the UK on 25 June. However, new industry research suggests the majority of Scottish attractions may see little direct[...]
Added: 02 Jun 2026
Many attractions will have seen VisitScotland's recent reminder regarding the removal of former Quality Assurance Scheme signage and references.
As VisitScotland's Quality Assurance Scheme concluded in 2025, businesses[...]
Added: 02 Jun 2026
ASVA welcomes the Scottish Government’s decision to include tourism within a dedicated Cabinet Secretary portfolio, recognising the vital contribution Scotland’s tourism and visitor attraction sector makes to the economy, communities and the country’s international [...]
Added: 25 May 2026
Since the closure of the previous national quality scheme, more than 230 attractions across Scotland have joined the ASVA Quality Scheme.
That level of engagement shows the continued importance of independent quality [...]
Added: 19 May 2026
The latest ASVA Visitor Attraction Barometer report confirms visits to member attractions dipped by 3.1% in March compared to last year, and the year-to-date (YTD) figure is down 5.2%.
It’s not a uniform decline, though.[...]
Added: 18 May 2026
Scotland’s visitor attractions showed resilience throughout 2025, with new figures suggesting ASVA member attractions are continuing to outperform wider industry trends despite ongoing economic pressures.
The latest [...]
Added: 05 May 2026
We are inviting ideas for this year’s ASVA Conference, taking place on Thursday 12 November 2026 at Perth Concert Hall.
With 400+ attractions professionals from across Scotland attending, this is your [...]
Added: 04 May 2026
Scotland’s attractions sector is celebrating a fantastic moment of global recognition, with The Royal Yacht Britannia named Tripadvisor’s No.1 Attraction in the World [...]
Added: 04 May 2026
Thanks to Timberplay for providing this insightful article exploring the importance of risky play in children’s development. Drawing on their expertise in designing engaging, challenging play environments, Timberplay highlight how carefully considered opportunities for[...]
Added: 29 Apr 2026
Scotland’s visitor attractions sector has a great reason to celebrate, as The Royal Yacht Britannia has been named Tripadvisor’s No.1 Attraction in the World 2026/27, the first time a UK attraction has ever taken the global top spot.
The Edinburgh attraction was recognised in Tripadvisor’s [...]
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Artificial intelligence and its impact on visitor attractions emerged as one of the most discussed topics at ASVA’s recent "Insights, Strategy and Marketing Member Exchange", with members raising a wide range of questions about how rapidly changing technology is affecting marketing, visibility and[...]
