Cairngorms Tourism Partnership - August 2020
Date:
Meeting details
Date:
Cairngorms Tourism Emergency Response Group - Via Video-Conference
Cairngorms Tourism Emergency Response Group
3rd August 2020, 11am.
Present: Janet, Pete, Mark, Grant, Caroline Warburton, Alistair, Laurie
Apologies: Heather, Murray, Chris F, Chris T, Rhona, Colin
1.Welcome and introductions
Janet welcomed Caroline who attended on behalf of Chris Tate form VisitScotland
2.Respond
Brief updates on new key issues from DMOs, VisitScotland and Business Support agencies
CBP
Moray Speyside Tourism
VisitScotland
Business Support Agencies
3.Reset
Overview of consumer insights and other research
Pete confirmed information shows more visitors are coming by car with 6% in campervans who are using small sites in local community woodland, which is an issue we are aware of.
It was noted there should be a health warning as it will be location based reflecting hotspot data.
4.Restart
Visitor Management Issues – CNPA
– initial weekend feedback
– camping & campervans
– provision of visitor facilities
– Business re-opening situation and issues – DMOs
– Communications Framework phase 3/4 messages – CNPA / CBP
5.Recover
CNPA Green Recovery Plan
This has gone to Finance & Delivery Committee with final version going to Board 14th August, with a view to open the fund on Monday or Tuesday of the following week. It is still to be confirmed if the fund will be available to individual business as its size does not lend itself to this. There will be a very simple application process which will be open for a month and be promoted through CBP and other partner memberships as far and wide as possible. All applications will be assessed on criteria, not first come first served with awards being made by the end of September.
6.Any Other Updates
Community Sessions
7.Date of next meeting
Fortnightly meetings agreed –17th August
