Scotland’s current national tourism strategy Tourism Scotland 2020 was launched in 2012 and the target was to grow visitor spend by £1bn (to £5.5bn) by 2020.
The strategy was developed to target those markets that offer us the greatest growth potential, to collaborate within and across Scotland’s tourism destinations and to develop the authentic memorable experiences today’s visitors seek, delivered to the consistently high quality they expect.
Whilst good progress has been made in many areas since the launch of Tourism Scotland 2020 in 2012, We are now starting to look ahead to beyond 2020. A review of the current strategy is underway, including progress against all KPIs, as well as a fresh look at the potential future growth opportunities and challenges facing the sector.
Working with partners, across the industry, Scottish Government and public agencies, collectively we aim to produce an ambitious updated strategy for the future of Scotland’s tourism industry.
Leadership Group
Responsibility for leading and shaping the development of the new strategy Beyond 2020 and creating a supporting action plan will lie with the newly formed Strategy Steering Group (SSG). On behalf of the Tourism Leadership Group, this partnership between industry, Scottish Government and public agencies collectively aim to produce an ambitious updated strategy for the future of Scotland’s tourism industry.
Industry Representatives
Core Public Sector Representatives
Bettina Sizeland, Deputy Director, Tourism and Major Events, Scottish Government
Danny Cusick, Sector Portfolio Director – Food & Drink & Tourism & Textiles, Scottish Enterprise
Anna Miller, Head of Tourism, Highlands & Islands Enterprise
Malcolm Roughead, Chief Executive, VisitScotland
Chris Brodie, Head of Skills Planning & Sector Development, Skills Development Scotland
Our Approach
- Commitment to partnership working
- Collaborative and inclusive approach
- Openness to challenge
- Continue to encourage industry engagement and commitment
- TS2020 solid foundation from which to move forward
Timeline
New National Tourism Strategy Launched Autumn 2019