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:
- 29 October: The STERG minutes are now available from the 22 October meeting.
- 28 October: Details of the support available for the soft play and nightclub sector are available
- 23 October: Minutes from the STERG meeting on the 15 October are now uploaded.
- 23 October: Details of the latest funding announcement by the UK Government were added.
- 21 October: Results for the latest COVID-19 consumer sentiment tracker report for Scotland now added.
- 21 October: Latest market intelligence reports for UK & Ireland and International markets.
- 20 October: Information was updated on the Coronavirus Restrictions 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).