Added: 09 Dec 2021
Latest Visitor Statistics for October
The latest ASVA Visitor Attractions Barometer report - for October 2021 - is now available to view in the Members Area of this site (see top right of the[...]
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Added: 07 Dec 2021
Please complete our latest survey
As another difficult year for many of us draws to the close, ASVA has been approached by a number of members to discuss the sector’s plans and intentions for 2022, with members enquiring about others’ plans regarding continuing COVID protocols, pricing plans, opening [...]
Added: 03 Dec 2021
New ASVA Board Members are appointed
During ASVA’s Annual General Meeting – which was held via Zoom on Monday, 29 November – nominations were voted on for new Members of the Board of ASVA.
The resignation of Bruce Ritchie, Katie Waugh, Kat Brogan and [...]
Added: 26 Nov 2021
Coronavirus Business Ventilation Fund
ASVA has received confirmation from the Scottish Government that certain types of visitor attraction are eligible for the Coronavirus Business Ventilation Fund, despite attractions not be specifically listed on the list of eligible sectors.
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Added: 18 Nov 2021
Latest Visitor Statistics for September
The latest ASVA Visitor Attractions Barometer report - for September 2021 - is now available to view in the Members Area of this site.
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Added: 18 Nov 2021
‘Rebuilding tourism together’ is the central theme for Scotland’s Tourism Industry Conference
40 speakers will bring fresh insights and inspiration to the EICC next week at Scotland's Tourism Industry Conference – the first major industry conference to take place since the outbreak of Covid-19 in March 2020.
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Added: 16 Nov 2021
Days Out Incentive Fund re-opens to drive winter visits
Visitor attractions can take advantage of further opportunities to benefit from the VisitScotland Days Out Incentive Fund – the £4 million Scottish Government-funded initiative created specifically to support our sector.
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Added: 05 Nov 2021
ASVA Members are invited to our Annual General Meeting
We are pleased to invite all ASVA members to attend our Annual General Meeting, which will take place on Monday, 29 November, at 10am.This year's AGM will be held virtually, via Zoom. Members can register by clicking [...]
Added: 28 Oct 2021
Update to Vaccine Certification Apps
Members should aware that the Scottish Government’s Covid Status App and Covid Check Verification App have been updated.
The Covid Status App (for individuals to show their Covid status) has been updated to add a [...]
Added: 28 Oct 2021
UK Government Budget Announcement
As members will be fully aware, today (27th October) the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered the latest budget announcement to UK Parliament. Key highlights impacting the tourism industry include:
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Added: 01 Oct 2021
Scotland’s visitor attractions battle to stay in business as the impact of the pandemic continues to hit hard
Survey reveals ‘survival not recovery’ is the priority for the majority of the sector.
Staffing crisis caused by Brexit compounds challenges caused by the lack of international visitors - and [...]
Added: 24 Sep 2021
New support fund for Scottish visitor attractions set to launch – Days Out Incentive Fund will subsidise ‘up to 50% off’ ticket price promotions
As we’ve previously highlighted to our attraction members, as part of the Scottish Government’s £25 million tourism recovery programme, VisitScotland has been working closely with ASVA on the development of a Scotland-wide Days Out Incentive Scheme. This is designed [...]