The proposed ban on alcohol, regardless of its intentions, is misguided and would be devastating for the Events Industry, as well as some of Scotland’s proudest global companies. These brands work with events in a highly responsible way and, because of their support, these events are able to bring delight to millions of people. This ban would destroy large numbers of these events, leaving people out of work and the end of some really incredible events that Scotland has become known for.
NOEA President, Tom Clements said, “Preventing alcohol advertising will not make a difference to the alcohol problems in Scotland, instead it will close down event & tourism businesses and cause job losses. It’s yet another example of the events industry being used as a scapegoat to a wider issue that can be solved in so many different ways. The Scottish Government know this, there is evidence for it, but sadly they aren’t addressing the real problem, and creating a brand new one instead.”
The Scottish Tourism Alliance have written an open letter to Scottish Government to halt the proposed ban on alcohol advertising and promotion. They have released the following statement:
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