Activity Scotland Association - the trade association which serves and represents activity providers throughout Scotland.
Mission Statement
To support and promote professional activity providers throughout Scotland.
Why choose an Activity Scotland Association member for your activity holiday?
When you book an activity holiday with an Activity Scotland Association member, you can be assured that:
- your activities will be safely and professionally organised
- your activity provider operates fully within the law
- (for package holidays) any money you pay in advance is safe in the event of your provider experiencing financial difficulties.
To ensure that these conditions are met, activity providers must meet a wide range of criteria before they are accepted into Activity Scotland Association. They must, for example:
- be based in Scotland
- be members of their local tourist board
- carry public liability insurance with a minimum cover of £1,000,000
- when offering package holidays meet the terms of the Package Travel Directive 1992
- agree to adhere to the Activity Scotland Association Code of Practice
- meet all the requirements relating to safety and personal conduct as laid down by relevant National Governing Bodies (NGB's)
Background
In 1987 the Scottish Activity Holiday Marketing Group was formed to promote activity holidays in Scotland and to negotiate preferential rates for marketing and related services for its members.
By 1992 it was becoming evident the trade needed both to be represented on the various national committees responsible for policy development and implementation and to have a recognised organisation for the collation and dissemination of relevant information; a forum for discussion and decision making.
National research carried out in 1993 confirmed that activity holidays were emerging as a key tourism growth sector. The Scottish Activity Holiday Association (SAHA) evolved with support and advice from Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands activity tourism businesses.
Activity Scotland Association is represented on Scottish Adventure Activities Forum, Scottish Tourism Forum, National Access Forum, Scottish Landscape Forum, Scottish Recreation Forum, Scottish Environment LINK amongst others. The Association is actively involved with the VisitScotland, Sportscotland and Scottish Natural Heritage in the development and promotion of activity holidays in Scotland.
What are the benefits for members?
Activity Scotland Association offers an evolving package of membership services which will enhance business opportunities. These currently include:
- use of the Activity Scotland Association logo
- joint marketing initiatives, publicity, market research and information services
- acting as a focus for national consultation and lobbying
- delivery of information, seminars and training.
For more information on any aspect of Activity Scotland Association please feel free to contact us.
