The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), announced the appointment of eight experts in their field of business to its Board of Directors.
Joining the Board are:
- Fiona MacConnacher, Head of Public Affairs UK & Ireland, Booking.com
- Jane McFadzean, Senior Director, Global Sustainability, Trip.com Group
- Emma Simpson, Group People Director, Gleneagles & Estelle
- Rob Wicks, Managing Director, P&J Live
- Geoff Ellis, CEO, DF Concerts & Events
- Stephen McGowan, Partner and Head of Licensing (Scotland), TLT Solicitors (pictured above)
- Ian Stokes, COO, House of Gods Hotels
- Martyn Wilson, Head of Commercial, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Commenting on the announcement, Chair of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, Rebecca Brooks said: ‘We believe in recruiting for the next phase of our industry representation and I’m confident these updates to the board will stand the organisation in good stead.
CEO of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, Marc Crothall MBE, added: ‘We had an overwhelming response to our recruitment process, with more than 300 expressions of interest. The quality and volume of applicants is testament to the work of all who have been part of the STA and we now have leaders with knowledge and experience in critically important areas including sustainability, licensing, major events and the night-time economy.
‘The role of the Scottish Tourism Alliance has never been more important, both in supporting the industry as it faces new challenges, but also in influencing national and local government to ensure the best possible conditions exist for businesses to flourish. We now have a substantial alliance in the STA and will do all we can to deliver for our sector and the Scottish and UK economies.’
The new directors will officially be appointed at the Scottish Tourism Alliance’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Glasgow on Thursday 2nd October.