Added: 05 May 2026
We are inviting ideas for this year’s ASVA Conference, taking place on Thursday 12 November 2026 at Perth Concert Hall.
With 400+ attractions professionals from across Scotland attending, this is your [...]
Added: 04 May 2026
Scotland’s attractions sector is celebrating a fantastic moment of global recognition, with The Royal Yacht Britannia named Tripadvisor’s No.1 Attraction in the World [...]
Added: 04 May 2026
Thanks to Timberplay for providing this insightful article exploring the importance of risky play in children’s development. Drawing on their expertise in designing engaging, challenging play environments, Timberplay highlight how carefully considered opportunities for[...]
Added: 29 Apr 2026
Scotland’s visitor attractions sector has a great reason to celebrate, as The Royal Yacht Britannia has been named Tripadvisor’s No.1 Attraction in the World 2026/27, the first time a UK attraction has ever taken the global top spot.
The Edinburgh attraction was recognised in Tripadvisor’s [...]
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Artificial intelligence and its impact on visitor attractions emerged as one of the most discussed topics at ASVA’s recent "Insights, Strategy and Marketing Member Exchange", with members raising a wide range of questions about how rapidly changing technology is affecting marketing, visibility and[...]
Added: 24 Mar 2026
Earlier this month, UKInbound and a coalition of tourism, travel, aviation, leisure, events and hospitality organisations wrote to the Home Secretary to raise concerns about planned increases to visa and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fees. The letter was [...]
Added: 24 Mar 2026
Scotland doesn’t stop when it rains. However, there is a growing discussion around how we represent weather on apps and websites. A simple rain icon on a weather app can have a signifcant impact on how people plan their day. This is particularly relevant when it comes to deciding on a trip to [...]
Added: 25 Feb 2026
Moffat Centre (2026): ASVA Monthly Visitor Attraction Report: December 2025/2024, Glasgow School for Business and Society, Glasgow Caledonian University: Glasgow, UK.
The ASVA Visitor Attraction membership saw a [...]
Added: 23 Feb 2026
It has been a great first year for ASVA’s new Quality Scheme, designed by Scottish attractions and delivered on a not-for-profit basis by Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA).
Launched with the ambition to [...]
Added: 16 Feb 2026
We're pleased to announce the appointment of four new Directors to our Board, marking a significant milestone in our continued growth and development.
Joining the Board are:Victoria Taylor, Experience [...]
Added: 25 Nov 2025
On 19 November 2025, ASVA proudly announced the winners of the Scottish Attractions Inspiring People Awards 2025, honouring the individuals whose passion, innovation and dedication make Scotland’s visitor attractions truly world-class.
Sponsored by [...]
Added: 09 Oct 2025
ASVA’s vision is World Class Scottish Attractions. We are seeking to appoint three new Directors from ASVA members who can support us to achieve our vision.
ASVA Chair Paul Nixon said:“It is an exciting and [...]
