Notes of Cairngorms Tourism Emergency Response Group Meeting

This document contains the notes from a meeting of the Cairngorms Tourism Emergency Response Group on 6 April 2020. The group discussed stabilizing key issues including communication with businesses to identify gaps in support, new guidance on holiday lettings, business support, a VisitScotland overview, travel to the countryside and outdoor access, and community-led response activities. They also talked about how to communicate with and inspire visitors, as well as plans for the future, including a business-led approach to planning, and an update on the Cairngorm Mountain funicular repair. Finally, the group discussed preparing for the return of tourism, including scenario planning and business surveys to assess readiness to reopen. The next meeting was scheduled for 20 April, with a follow-up meeting of the full Cairngorms Tourism Partnership on 21 April.