AGM

Members, Patrons and Supporters of the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) are invited to join our Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place on Thursday 2 October at The Social Hub Glasgow.

The AGM offers an important opportunity for the STA network to catch up with other members, whilst also hearing about and having their say on key organisational matters.

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

Gain early access to insight and updates on the most pressing topics for Scotland’s tourism and hospitality industry including, the economic outlook, travel and marketing, Scotland Outlook 2030, and the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2026, before enjoying a delicious light lunch courtesy of The Social Hub Glasgow.

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
10:45 - 11:00: Seminar & Networking Lunch Registration
11:10 - 11:15: Seminar | Welcome
-Marc Crothall MBE -CEO, STA
11:15 - 11:35: Seminar | The Economic Outlook
-Thomas Pugh - Economist, RSM UK
11:35 - 12:00: Seminar | Tourism Insights & Marketing Activity
-Jill Walker - Director of Marketing and Digital, VisitScotland
12:00 - 12:15: Seminar | Scotland Outlook 2030 Update
12:15 - 12:30: Seminar | Ministerial Address
-Richard Lochhead, Minister for Business & Employment
12:30 - 12:50: Seminar | Scottish Tourism Alliance Holyrood Election Manifesto Launch
-Marc Crothall MBE - CEO, STA
-Elaine Wilson - Policy Support Consultant, STA
12:50 - 13:10 Seminar | Commonwealth Games 2026 Glasgow
-Phil Batty OBE - CEO, Commonwealth Games 2026 Glasgow
13:10 - 13:15: Seminar | Thank You & Closing Remarks
-Rebecca Brooks - Managing Director, Abbey UK | Chair, STA
13:15 – 14:30: Lunch & Networking