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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.

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In this section:

COVID-19 business recovery

Advice and support for the reopening of tourism businesses. Including digital advice, scenario planning, webinars, and more.

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Government advice and FAQs

Questions and answers relating to the latest government advice on tourism business reopening and travel.

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Financial support for businesses

Information on the support available to tourism businesses during the COVID-19 situation.

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Responsible travel and tourism during COVID-19

Information on responsible tourism, and how you can help preserve Scotland's natural beauty during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Scottish Tourism Emergency Response Group (STERG)

Information and actions from STERG in response to the COVID-19 situation

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Mental Health and Wellbeing

Tips on the best way to keep productive and maintain good physical and mental health during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Latest Coronavirus news

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Guidance for events during the current Coronavirus situation

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Marketing: response to coronavirus (COVID-19)

Information on our plans to market Scotland, and assist the recovery of Scottish tourism, as the industry starts to reopen.

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Our recorded webinars and online training

Browse our range of webinars and digital training, designed to help your business adapt to the 'new normal'

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Improving your digital skills

Find expert advice on how to improve your digital skills, and enhance the online performance of your Scottish tourism business

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VisitScotland's response to COVID-19

We’re putting all our efforts into responding to the unprecedented challenges facing our industry. Here’s a round-up of our activity.

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Virtual events and training

Further information

Protect Scotland app

www.protect.scot

Information 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-resources

Guidance 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-conditions

Information 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-19

Most up-to-date information on COVID-19 from the Scottish Government.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do

www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Official advice from the UK Government.

Scottish Enterprise

www.scottish-enterprise.com

Advice and support to businesses managing the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19).

National Business Response Network

businessresponsecovid.org.uk

The 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.