The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) has launched a manifesto for travel and tourism within the run as much as the final election, urging the Scottish and UK Governments to work with the business to safe a inexperienced and affluent future for the sector.
Entitled “A Manifesto for Travel and Tourism: Collaborating for a Future that is Green and Prosperous”, it units out the important thing points and priorities for the sector, which contributes over £3.6 billion to the financial system yearly and helps over 30,000 jobs in Scotland.
The manifesto covers three most important themes: positioning Scotland as a sustainable travel chief; selling fulfilling and rewarding careers in travel and tourism; and creating the circumstances for travel companies to compete and thrive.
Some of the important thing suggestions embrace:
- Building a strong home business in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and incentivising funding in new applied sciences
- Reforming enterprise charges and the Apprenticeship Levy to help excessive road travel businesses and upskill employees
- Seeking cooperation with the EU on e-visa regimes and youth mobility agreements to minimise travel disruptions and improve alternatives for younger individuals
Jac Dobson, President of the SPAA, says, “The subsequent 5 years will decide the way forward for Scotland’s travel and tourism sector. The Scottish and UK Governments have to work along with business leaders to create a strong base for a sustainable future. This cooperation will assist companies that depend upon travel and tourism to succeed and ensure that individuals can travel safely and with confidence.
“Travel and tourism are important to Scotland’s prosperity, not solely offering important connectivity for companies and communities, but additionally enhancing the well-being and cultural aspirations of Scots. Our manifesto is a name to motion for the Scottish and UK Governments to work with us to create a transparent imaginative and prescient and technique for the sector that helps each development and sustainability.
“The SPAA is committed to working closely with the governments and industry stakeholders to promote and support our sector, which was severely impacted by the pandemic. We urge all candidates standing in the general election to recognise the importance of travel and tourism to Scotland and to support the recommendations in the manifesto.”
