Academic

The Benefits of ASVA Academic Membership

Academic membership is open to any academic institutions looking to engage with the attractions sector (e.g. universities and colleges).

ASVA membership offers you the chance to become connected to the largest network of visitor attractions in Scotland. At present ASVA members consist of more than 500 sites across the country, from small, independent attractions, to the largest multi-site operators. Almost every major attraction in Scotland is a member of ASVA, so joining us is the best way for you to grow your own network within the sector and become an integral part of the attractions community. 

ASVA is also the recognised voice of the attractions sector on the national stage, representing our sector with key bodies such as the Scottish Government, VisitScotland and the Scottish Tourism Alliance. As a membership organisation that relies solely on our member contributions, we are acutely aware of our responsibility to be representative and to make sure that our members views are reflected in national decision making. Make sure we hear your voice and reflect your views by signing up to join us now.

ASVA has been operating for more than 30 years and we are an organisation that exists solely to meet the needs of our members. Over years of working with our members, we have built up a range of services that we know offer real, tangible benefits

Academic Benefits

Passcards

Every member of ASVA receives an allocation of ASVA passcards allowing free entry for you and your staff to other member sites. The passcards can be used by any member of your team to visit any ASVA member attraction, affording staff from your organisation the opportunity to experience what is happening at Attractions first hand, as well as picking up invaluable examples of best practice from other sites.

Development Programme

A training and development programme runs throughout the year and includes bespoke events and workshops tailor made for visitor attractions. The development programme covers areas that are of known interest to ASVA members and continues to grow year upon year. Previous topics covered include Customer Service Excellence, VisitScotland Quality Assurance, Delivering Immersive Experiences and Digital Development.

Information & News

Keep informed with the latest industry news and developments through our members only e-updates and e-zine. These monthly publications contain all you need to know about what is happening within the attractions sector in Scotland, including details of funding and training opportunities, events and conferences, as well as industry news and promotions.

Annual conference

Our Annual Conference is held in November each year. In addition to an exciting range of speakers and interactive sessions, the conference offers invaluable networking opportunities with industry colleagues.

Trends & Statistics

Monthly collation and publication of benchmarking stats on visitor attraction performance from sites across Scotland. This is an essential tool for reviewing performance against other attractions and planning ahead.