Notes of Cairngorms Tourism Emergency Response Group Meeting

This document contains the meeting notes from the Cairngorms Tourism Emergency Response Group (STERG) meeting held on 11 May 2020. The group discussed government messages and how to clearly communicate exercise guidelines. The Highland Council launched a multiple property scheme with a large amount of applications to process. Other councils like Aberdeenshire and Moray also provided business support. Key issues from Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) include the requirement for businesses to have a business bank account to be eligible for support. The group also discussed consumer insights, visitor management, and the Cairngorms National Park Recovery Plan. A HIE email update was provided, as well as the Cairngorm Mountain update and the VisitScotland Email Update.