GLOSSARY
Industry bodies & schemes
THE SHORT VERSION
The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association, or SPAA, works to represent Scottish travel professionals. Its activities bring together members and associate members and include engagement on issues affecting the travel industry. It operates through an elected council and represents members’ concerns at Scottish and UK political levels. Source: SPAA: About us
Connect membership to a business issue
Identify the policy or trading issue you want help understanding, then check the association’s current work and events. Take a concise example from your business into the discussion. Specific evidence is easier to use than a general statement that trading conditions are difficult.
Check the membership category
Ask which membership category matches your organisation and what participation it offers. Record the fees, event access and opportunities to contribute. This helps you assess the relationship against the role you want to play in the Scottish travel trade.
Written and updated by Travelgenix. Sources checked on 16 October 2026. Practical checks are Travelgenix editorial guidance.
Sources
The official pages behind this explanation. This is general information, not legal advice, and rules change, so check the latest version.