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We’re excited to introduce a brand-new way for you to showcase your affiliation and pride in being a part of the ASVA family.   The digital membership badge is exclusively for our members and can be proudly [...]

Scotland's visitor attractions enjoyed a robust year with visitor numbers up 17.2% despite cost of living and inflationary pressures, according to new figures released today. Attractions across the country recorded [...]

To inform the industry and support the work ASVA does to represent it, a benchmarking report was commissioned in 2023. The work was completed by Shanks Research, and we are now pleased to share the results of this research.This was the most comprehensive data [...]

Scottish visitor attractions have demonstrated unparalleled excellence in visitor experience, outshining their counterparts across the UK, according to the latest results from the Mystery Visits programme. The results show Scottish attractions have consistently excelled [...]

The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) proudly commemorates its 35th anniversary, marking three and a half decades of unwavering commitment to Scotland's dynamic tourism sector. In conjunction with this milestone, ASVA is excited to announce the appointment [...]

We are seeking to appoint new directors from applicants within the ASVA membership who can support the organisation to fulfil this vision and contribute to the strategy and governance of ASVA, while overseeing the effective delivery of the five-year business plan. [...]

We would like to say a huge congratulations to all of the ASVA members who have been crowned regional winners for the 2023 Scottish Thistle Awards. It is great to see so many ASVA members being recognised for their hard work within the industry and we wish them the best of [...]

It gives us great pleasure to announce that bookings are now live for the ASVA Cultural Connections Conference that will take place on the 14th of November at Perth Concert Hall!Cultural Connections will bring together visionary leaders and experts from all over the [...]

Last week (21st July), ASVA’s CEO and Members of the ASVA Board, were pleased to have the opportunity to meet with the Minister for Small Business, Innovation, Tourism & Trade, Richard Lochhead MSP, to discuss the current opportunities and challenges facing the [...]

The latest ASVA Visitor Attractions Barometer reports, for May 2023, are now available to view in the Members [...]

Some members will want to be aware of the important update regarding funding distribution for museums in Scotland. Museum Galleries Scotland (MGS) has recently announced a significant change in its funding policy, focusing on the implementation of the real Living Wage as a [...]

VisitScotland, in collaboration with the Scottish Government, is reaching out to the tourism, events, and related sectors to gather valuable insights for the next Themed Year. This industry consultation aims to shape the options and theme for the future, with recommendations[...]