Guidance and advice for the tourism and events industry
This section collates the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and advice for tourism businesses, including reopening guidance. As it becomes available, it will be updated with the latest information to support you through this challenging time.
First and foremost, everyone should follow all current guidance to minimise the spread of the virus and keep the public safe.
Latest updates to this section:
- 23 February: The latest STERG meeting minutes have been added.
- 18 February: Guidance is now live for the Scotland Tour Operators Fund, which includes the Scotland Inbound Tour Operators – COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund and the Scotland Day Tour Operators – COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund.
- 18 February: Applications are now live for the Events Industry Support Fund 2.
- 18 February: Guidance is now available for the Scottish Country Sports Tourism Restart Fund.
- 17 February: Applications are now live for the Hostel COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund.
- 16 February: Applications are now live for the Scotland Coach Operators – COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund.
- 11 February: The Events Industry Support Fund 2 guidance is now live.
- 11 February: Applications are now live for the Visitor Attractions Support Fund.
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Further information
Protect Scotland app
www.protect.scotInformation and how to download the free Protect Scotland mobile phone app from NHS Scotland's Test and Protect. Designed to help us protect each other, reduce the spread of coronavirus and avoid further lockdowns.
Health Protection Scotland
https://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/web-resourcesGuidance on coronavirus that includes workplace advice such as hotels and hospitality settings where a guest may need to self-isolate in a hotel or holiday accommodation.
NHS Inform
nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditionsInformation on the virus itself, common questions related to health, self-isolation advice for people without symptoms and information for professionals.
Coronavirus in Scotland
www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19Most up-to-date information on COVID-19 from the Scottish Government.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do
www.gov.uk/coronavirusOfficial advice from the UK Government.
Scottish Enterprise
www.scottish-enterprise.comAdvice and support to businesses managing the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19).
National Business Response Network
businessresponsecovid.org.ukThe National Business Response Network connects businesses to charity and voluntary sector partners during in the COVID-19 crisis. Offer support on behalf of your business or request support on behalf of your organisation.