The official feed for the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions. With over 500 attraction members, ASVA is the representative body for our tourism sector.
Happy 25th anniversary ETAG πJoin in the celebrations and reflect on Edinburgh's tourism journey, by signing up to attend ETAG's birthday party and business briefings go.visit.sc/gkP#ETAGis25in25
ALL ABOARD! Waverley bookings now open for:
π’ Glasgow & Clyde Coast Spring Sailings β Friday 16th May to Sunday 18th May
π’ Oban & Inner Hebrides β Tuesday 20th May to Tuesday 27th May
π’ North Wales & The Mersey β Thursday 29th May to Sunday 1st June
π’ Bristol Channel & South West Wales β Monday 2nd June to Wednesday 25th June
π’ Glasgow & Clyde Coast Summer β Friday 27th June to Monday 25th August
π’ Glasgow & Clyde Coast Autumn β Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October
Book tickets online at waverleyexcursions.co.uk or call the booking office on 0141 243 2224 (Mon-Thurs 09:30-16:30, Fri 09:30-16:00).
Get your nominations in for the Scottish Thistle Awards return. New for 2025 is our headline sponsor, Abbey - The Destination Experts, part of the Abbey Group. Entries for businesses will open on 17 March 2025 π’go.visit.sc/gkL
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β° Registration closes soonΒ for the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) Parliamentary Receptionβ°
Co sponsored by the @candmclub & hosted by Willie Rennie MSP, the event will take place on Tue 4 March at the Scottish Parliament.
Reserve your free spot hereπtinyurl.com/tdh852ve
π’ The next stage of ASVAβs Quality Scheme is here!
Weβre excited to announce that we have appointed Anne Sandilands as Quality Improvement Manager, a dedicated lead to guide the schemeβs development.
Read the full press release here πbit.ly/3ESqssm
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Photograph taken during VisitScotland Connect 2024 showing the business meetings taking place at the event in P and J Live.
π£ We need your help!
Weβll be testing our new Business Support Hub website and what weβve developed so far. If youβd like an exclusive look and to offer your thoughts to shape our advice and support, you can! π
Get involved - go.visit.sc/gkn
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What does a world class quality scheme look like to you?
Complete our survey & shape a scheme that delivers accessible training, valuable insights, and empowered marketing - all designed to support your attraction at the lowest possible cost.
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π£The Scottish Tourism Alliance is seeking to appoint up to five additional Directors to the current Board of 12 π£
Find out more and apply here πodgers.com/20687
The closing date for applications is Monday 10th February.
RAW Charging x @ASVAtweets ! π
Today's visitors are seeking more than just a destination, they're are looking for a memorable experience. As specialists in destination charging for the leisure sector, we recognise the vital role that EV charging plays in enhancing that experience.
Working closely with ASVA's valued members, weβre passionate about connecting more amazing places to add to our network that already includes @MerlinapUK@McArthurGlenUK and @nationaltrust and more!
Hereβs to an electrifying future with ASVA! πβ‘
Read more here: rawcharging.com/article/ASVAβ¦#RAWCharging#ConnectingAmazingPlaces#SustainableLeisure#ASVA#NewPartnership
And now itβs time for our final award of the night β the very special Silver Thistle Award presented by Tourism Minister @RichardLochhead π
πHuge congratulations toβ―Kat Brogan from @MercatToursLtd π
#ThistleAwards
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