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Tourism & Hospitality Toolkit - Evaluation Survey

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 5d

As we get deeper into Autumn, the named storms are starting to turn up, Glasgow’s characteristic horizontal rain is drenching us again and the fiscal horizon isn’t free from a smattering of dark clouds either.... and yes we do keep this metaphor going through the blog!
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Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 6d

EVENT: What is the future of the hospitality and tourism industry in Scotland?

📍Monday 10 Nov | 10 – 2pm | Glasgow

📅Join us in to explore our latest research and hear from employers, employees & industry leaders

Free to attend, find out more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future...

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 12d

Want to build a stronger, more inclusive team? 💡 Join our 2-hour interactive workshop for employers on hiring & supporting neurodivergent people and those with learning disabilities. Gain confidence, practical tools & fresh insight.
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Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 13d

Are you an employer/employee in hospitality or tourism, or are you a student studying in this area? The Serving the Future project team would love to hear your views on our Tourism and Hospitality Toolkit. Please complete the survey here:

The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 15d

ICYMI: We've published a series of five conversations between FAI Director Mairi Spowage and key people in the FAI's history.

Listen on our podcast to learn about how Scotland's economic landscape and the FAI's role in analysing it have changed over time 🎧

Keep up to date with the latest news on the Scottish and UK economy with the Fraser of Allander Institute and guest experts from around the UK.

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 19d

And that's a wrap! Massive thank you to all the Fraser team for organising, and to all the attendees and guest presenters for bringing such great energy and discussion. Here's to the next 50 years of the Fraser of Allander Institute 🎉 #FAI50

a photo of the Fraser of Allander team at the end of the conference. The slide behind them reads "celebrating 50 years of leading economic research in Scotland"

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 19d

What better way to round off our conference than with a look ahead to the 2026 Holyrood election with Professor Sir John Curtice? #FAI50

a photograph of professor sir John Curtice talking at our conference

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Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 19d

Thank you to Peter MacMahon for chairing our next session on making economics accessible for the public, with three fantastic editors to discuss. #FAI50

a photo of Mairi Spowage introducing Peter MacMahon, Douglas Fraser of the BBC, Gina Davidson of LBC and Chris Musson of The Scottish Sun.

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 19d

"If we don't make these choices, our successors will be faced with an even tougher environment."

Auditor General Stephen Boyle on the need to prioritise effective prevention of health inequalities. #FAI50

a picture of Stephen Boyle, auditor general, talking at our conference

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Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 19d

SHERU's second annual report is now live. Our attendees got an exclusive look at the findings and recommendations this morning before launch. #FAI50 buff.ly/hog5bHK

a picture of Emma Congreve and Kat Smith presenting the findings of the second annual SHERU report

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 19d

Our special guest revealed! Welcome John Swinney, First Minister, to the conference. #FAI50

a picture of John Swinney talking to an audience

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Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 19d

Wonderful to have our university's newly appointed principal here to celebrate with us today! #FAI50

a picture of Strathclyde's principal talking to an audience

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 19d

It's day 2 of our conference! So excited for more engaging discussions with our attendees 🥰 #FAI50

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 20d

Mairi Spowage in conversation with Michael Marra MSP, discussing parliamentary committees and the role of research in holding government to account. #FAI50

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Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 20d

Some fantastic themed sessions this morning at our #FAI50 conference!

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 20d

Charandeep Singh and Jack Norquoy highlight the benefits of their strategic relationships with the Fraser, including robust data for business #FAI50

a picture of a panel with Charandeep Singh talking

a picture of a panel with Jack Norquoy talking

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 20d

Marc Crothall, Chief Executive of Scottish Tourism Alliance and co-chair of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Leadership Group, reflects on his relationship with the Fraser: the THILG's participation in Serving the Future has positively impacted their strategy. #FAI50

A panel of 5 people including Marc Crothall speaking

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 20d

Deloitte is collaborating with us to create a podcast series covering innovation and sustainability in Scotland which you can listen to now. More episodes coming soon! #FAI50

a panel and a presenter with a slide that describes the podcast mentioned in the post.

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 20d

Kicking off our first panel is Angela Mitchell, Practise Senior Partner for Scotland and Northern Ireland, Deloitte. Looking forward to hearing more about the role of business-resrarch collaboration. #FAI50

a panel composing Angela Mitchell from Deloitte, Mairi Spowage FAI, Marc Crothall Scottish Tourism Alliance, Charandeep Singh Scottish Chambers of Commerce, and Jack Norquoy Scottish Renewables.

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 20d

And we are live! What a great turn out 😁 Share your insights and pictures with us using #FAI50

Mairi Spowage doing her welcome address at the FAI 50th anniversary conference in front of a large audience

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 20d

🎉Our conference starts today!

Follow along on social media using the hashtag #FAI50 for live updates.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Strathclyde over the next two days.

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Decorative image that says "Today is the day! our 50th anniversary conference starts now"

What can benefit data tell us about the labour market? | FAI

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 21d

Benefit data can tell us a lot, but using it as a guide to the labour market is risky business. This blog explains why we need to go beneath the headline figures to understand what's going on: buff.ly/sCB5ZzS

It’s hard to overstate the importance of knowing what’s happening in the labour market. Among other things, it’s essential for compiling key metrics like productivity, understanding changes in living…

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Podcast: Key Figures - Graeme Roy | FAI

Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 21d

In the final episode of our Key Figures series, Mairi Spowage speaks to Professor in Economics at the Adam Smith Business School, and previous director of the Fraser of Allander Institute, Graeme Roy.

Listen here:

In the final episode of our Key Figures series Mairi Spowage speaks to Professor in Economics at the Adam Smith Business School, and previous director of the Fraser of Allander Institute, Graeme Roy.