STA AGM, Seminar & Networking Lunch

This year, we’re excited to host our “Members AGM” and “Industry Seminar with Networking Lunch” at The Social Hub, Glasgow, a vibrant and modern space designed to bring communities together – the perfect setting for a day of industry connection and collaboration.

AGM 10:30-11:00

Members, Patrons, and Supporters of the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) are invited to join our Annual General Meeting (AGM)which affords the important opportunity for STA members to hear directly from the STA Chair and CEO as well as pose any questions to them about organisational matters. The session will also include the formal enrolment of eight new non-executive board members.

An Official Notice of the AGM and Proxy Form will be sent to all lead member contacts shortly, with joining instructions and official papers sent to those registered at least two days prior to the event.

Please note: this event is for STA members, patrons and supporters ONLY and is free to attend. Unfortunately, there will not be an option to join this event online.

SEMINAR & NETWORKING LUNCH 11:00-14:30

Hear from a range of speakers who will provide insight and updates on the most pressing topics for Scotland’s tourism and hospitality industry including, the economic outlook, VisitScotland’s 2025-26national marketing plan, what’s in the STA’s Holyrood election manifesto, updates on Scotland Outlook 2030, and the what’s the latest on Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games 2026, before enjoying a delicious light networking buffet lunch with colleagues.

GUEST SPEAKERS

AGENDA

• 09:45 – 10:25: AGM Registration | Tea & Coffee | Networking

• 10:30 – 11:00: AGM
  -Rebecca Brooks – Managing Director, Abbey UK | Chair, STA
  -Marc Crothall MBE – CEO, STA

  SEMINAR

• 09:45 – 10:25: AGM Registration | Tea & Coffee | Networking

• 10:30 – 11:00: AGM
  -Rebecca Brooks – Managing Director, Abbey UK | Chair, STA
  -Marc Crothall MBE – CEO, STA

• 10:30 – 10:55: Seminar Delegates Registration |Tea & Coffee | Networking

• 11:05 – 11:10: Welcome – Marc Crothall MBE – CEO, STA

• 11:10 – 11:30: The Economic Outlook – Thomas Pugh – Economist, RSM UK

• 11:30 – 11:55: VisitScotland- Helping to Drive Domestic and International Demand 2025-26 – Jill Walker – Director of Marketing and Digital, VisitScotland

• 11:55 – 12:10: Scotland’s Half Billion Pound Bonanza – How we can win back tax-free shopping?
  – Paul Barnes, Chief Executive, Association of International Retail

• 12:10 – 12:30: Scottish Tourism Alliance Holyrood Election Manifesto Launch – Marc Crothall MBE – CEO, STA – Elaine Wilson – Policy Support Consultant, STA

• 12:30 – 12:55 Commonwealth Games 2026 Glasgow
  -Phil Batty OBE – CEO, Commonwealth Games 2026 Glasgow

• 12:55 – 13:10 Ministerial Address- Richard Lochhead MSP Minister for Business and Employment

• 13:10 – 13:15: Thank You & Closing Remarks

• 13:15 – 14:30: Lunch & Networking