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| Latest Employment News - Friday 3rd July 2009 |
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| SCOTTISH TOURISM FORUM |
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Welcome to your weekly news digest from STF, the independent forum of Scottish tourism businesses and associations. This digest gives a brief round up of the main stories concerning the industry over the past week.
If you have any comments about any of the issues mentioned in this week's digest I would be glad to hear them. Email ruth.greig@stforum.co.uk
STF News
The Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee met on 23 June to discuss the review of progress of the TFFC. STF was invited to attend. To read the review click here
The world's eyes are on Scotland as the country moves to become the first to introduce a nationwide minimum price for alcohol. Click here Let us know your thoughts on this issue email ruth.greig@stforum.co.uk
STF attended an SCDI event on 26 June; 'Meet the MP - David Mundell MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland'.
Iain Herbert, CE of STF spoke at The Tourism Society Annual Conference: Tourism - Saviour of the UK Economy Conference in York. 2009 which marks the 40th anniversary of Labour's Development of the Tourism Act, and will be a crucial year for changes that will determine the future performance of Britain's tourism industry. Iain's presentation is on the members' section of the STF website www.stforum.co.uk
National infrastructure projects, including a high speed rail link to London, have been identified in the Scottish Government's National Planning Framework 2 (NPF), published this week. Infrastructure Minister Stewart Stevenson said the document outlined a vision for Scotland's development to 2030. It includes a list of 14 national developments with the potential to support economic recovery and increase sustainable economic growth well into the future.
The Scottish Government's world-leading legislation to tackle climate change has been passed by MSPs in the Parliament. The Bill sets a target of reducing emissions by 80 per cent by 2050, including emissions from international aviation and shipping. It also sets an interim target for a 42 per cent cut in emissions by 2020. Click here for more information.
Scottish Tourism News
20 June 2009 - Word on the streets of a new 'literary quarter' - Scotsman
20 June 2009 - Perth celebrates the anniversary of Burgh Charter status - STV
20 June 2009 - Dinner date for top chef - The Press and Journal
20 June 2009 - Tourism 'optimism' in recession - BBC
20 June 2009 - Five science festivals in Highlands and Islands awarded £75,000 boost - Scotsman
21 June 2009 - Food fight over Scots language in supermarkets - Scotsman
21 June 2009 - Tide runs in favour of new £500m Solway renewable power project - Sunday Herald
21 June 2009 - Glasgow gets in shape for 2014 Games - FT
22 June 2009 - One night's enough for economy tourists - The Herald
22 June 2009 - Whaling 'hurts tourist industry' - BBC
22 June 2009 - Aviemore rescued from administration - Travelmole
22 June 2009 - Public sector bonus review urged (Philip Riddle) - BBC
22 June 2009 - City must show it means business (business tourism in Edinburgh) - Scotsman
23 June 2009 - Michael Blackley: Wish more were here (Edinburgh tourism) - Scotsman
23 June 2009 - Scottish estates welcome visitors - BBC
23 June 2009 - Swine flu warning to businesses - BBC
23 June 2009 - Hamilton Hall Of Famed St. Andrews Golf Course For Sale - Hotels
23 June 2009 - Creative Scotland Innovation Fund - Scottish Government
24 June 2009 - Homecoming Scotland Leadership Conference - allmediascotland
25 June 2009 - Souter attacks ministers over 'chaotic' dealings on rail cash - Scotsman
25 June 2009 - Macdonald Hotels remains in the red but director optimistic - The Herald
25 June 2009 - Moray tourism group awarded £120,000 - Press and Journal
25 June 2009 - Foreign visitors flocking to UK says Skyscanner - TravelDailyNews
26 June 2009 - Scotland 'must build' £25bn Grand Central travel hub in capital - Scotsman
26 June 2009 - Happy families at Scotland's new golf course -The Herald
26 June 2009 - Eastern Airways has introduced extra flights between Southampton and Aberdeen - Business 7
26 June 2009 - Sales of Edinburgh tourist smart card increase - ASAP
26 June 2009 - Fast London rail link set to become reality - Business 7
26 June 2009 - Wickerman festival gets £26K boost - Dumfries & Galloway Standard
27 June 2009 - Highlands hotel set for £1.6m upgrade - Press and Journal
28 June 2009 - Essential guide to 50 Scottish attractions that don't cost a penny - Scotland on Sunday
28 June 2009 - Head for the tills - Russians are coming: Travel star gives potential big spenders a taste of Scottish life - Scotland on Sunday
UK Tourism News
21 June 2009 - Brits holiday at home, but UK tourism struggles - Guardian
22 June 2009 - Extend your stay in Britain with the Eventbritain Britrail Pass - TravelDailyNews
26 June 2009 - The 50 best campsites in the UK - The Times
27 June 2009 - Plans for 21-turbine windfarm near England-Scotland border - News and Star
International Tourism News
21 June 2009 - Virgin boss Richard Branson urges Government to avoid bail out of British Airways - Mail on Sunday
22 June 2009 - World's funniest airport names; rudest, weirdest and strangest - TravelDailyNews
22 June 2009 - Lufthansa to take control of BMI - FT
23 June 2009 - New air service to Inverness hailed passengers arriving on first Lufthansa flight from Dusseldorf to Highland capital welcomed - Press and Journal
Training Courses
BIIAB Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders - 1 day - £140
This course is for anyone who wishes to work in a licensed premises or any venue or site where alcohol is sold, for drinking on or off the premises; in a position where they will authorise the sale of alcohol to the public.
Dates (2009) 25 Aug, 22 Sept, 27 Oct, 24 Nov
For more information or to book your place on any of these programmes contact: Business Development Centre, Perth College Tel: 01738 877333 Email: info.bdc@perth.uhi.ac.uk
CPD opportunities available with new MSc International Tourism Enterprise at Glasgow Caledonian University
The University has just launched a new suite of postgraduate courses designed to maximise opportunities and specialise in specific areas of enterprise, with awards in: Tourism, Hospitality, Heritage and Events.
The course combines management development skills with an understanding of international contexts. Taught within the Caledonian Business School's Division of Cultural Business, it is the only MSc International Tourism Enterprise programme in Scotland.
Offers flexible modes of study: individual modules can be taken; alternatively the course can be studied part-time over two years/full-time over one year. The teaching format combines lectures, seminars, and utilisation of a virtual learning environment. September start date. Details can be found in the attached PDF, and further information is available at
www.caledonian.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/x00003.html
For any queries, please contact: msctourism@gcal.ac.uk
New Members
Cowalfest is Scotland's largest walking and arts festival, a ten day event in October that showcases the Cowal Peninsula as an inspirational, accessible, year round destination, encouraging return visits.
Walking is worth £1bn to the Scottish economy and Cowalfest aims to attract an increasing amount of that spend to Cowal, linking a diverse and distinctive walking experience, tailored to those who undertake mainly low level walks in the 2-8mile range, to the area's rich history and cultural heritage through events researched to be attractive to our market. The festival also taps into VisitScotland's walking and cultural strategies.
Cowalfest 2009 offers 87 walks, with arts taken into the landscape, plus cycling, horse riding and varied evening events.
This year Cowalfest is a Homecoming partner event and also a Japan-UK 150 event, celebrating both through an exciting exhibition - Alexander Reid and the Japanese Influence - Art, ships and plants. www.cowalfest.org
In November 2003, Susan Reid Consultancy was launched as a sales and marketing representation company for privately owned properties in Scotland, unique in the market place and one of its first to be launched.
The professional skills and knowledge gained from larger organisations ensures the awareness of the private collection is known to clients both at national and international levels.
This can only be achieved by concise and pro-active sales and marketing strategies which are carried out by Susan Reid alone. This is essential to build the client loyalty and trust of an assured service and product in the market place.
Re branded as Susan Reid Collection, the hand picked properties offer clients a sample of some of the best in Scottish service, quality and hospitality at 4 and 5 star levels.
For more information visit www.susanreid.co.uk
Is your website open for business?
As new members of the Scottish Tourism Forum, it was inspiring and incredibly motivational to share the feedback from operators investing in website design, digital marketing and online booking systems, and hearing about the fantastic benefits being delivered in Scottish Tourism as a result, at the meeting in Balloch on 2nd June.
Ticket Scotland provide online ticketing and booking solutions for some of Scotland's best known tourist attractions and we know only too well the business benefits and new opportunities it creates for tourism businesses of all sizes. We provide exemplary levels of advice, customer service and support and would be delighted to offer other STF members the chance to use and test the technology free of charge.
"Over 84% of all travel research and 50% of bookings are now done online. If you are not selling online, you are missing leads, sales and profits".Benefits to your business:
A "waterproof" system - advanced payments reduce no-shows in bad weather.
Create a website return on investment and improve cash flow
Maximises direct business opportunities
Guaranteed bookings with payment on reservation
Effective and easy to operate for staff, consumers & trade agents
Secure online credit card payments
Control overheads with more efficient handling of bookings
Real Time Ticket & Gift Voucher Solutions
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