Scotland's holiday industry
Scotland's holiday industry
Tourism Expo makes tracks for city after five-year gap
THE flagship event of Scotland’s tourism sector is to return to Edinburgh following a five-year exile.
Number of tourists visiting Scotland falls
SCOTLAND saw a dramatic slump in the number of overseas visitors last year, according to new figures released yesterday.
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Pester power is costing parents £80 on the beach
Holidaying parents spend an average of almost £80 per child on extras for the beach, according to a survey.
Jump in number of overseas tourists
The UK welcomed an increased number of tourists from overseas this spring.
Analysis: Food tourism could be the next big thing
These figures are fantastic news. The government has set really high targets to be achieved in terms of growth of the food and drink sector in Scotland and some people were sceptical that they weren't achievable.
World forks out £1bn for Scottish cuisine
IT was once the laughing stock of the culinary world - represented by a greasy haggis sat next to a pile of lumpy potatoes, topped off with a deep-fried Mars bar.
Coming soon: £3,000-a-night New York chic at Caledonian Hotel
THE grand old lady of Princes Street is to be given a multi- million pound makeover to propel her into the ranks of the world's most luxurious hotels.
Send the tourism quangos packing, says former chief
TOURISM and leisure quangos such as VisitScotland, EventScotland and Scotland Food and Drink should be privatised and brought together to create "Marketing Scotland plc", a former chairman of the tourism body has claimed.
To the hills or bust: Scots will do anything to ensure their staycation
Scots are heading for the hills on holiday, and are cutting budgets and even selling personal items to ensure they get a break.
Farewell deep-fried Mars Bar - hello Cool Caledonia: Lonely Planet on Scotland
SCOTLAND finally appears to have shed its global image as an industrial powerhouse that can also boast a unique heritage of castles, tartan and heather while still being the home of the deep-fried Mars Bar.
Lederer attacks tourism targets and says VisitScotland needs slimming down
PETER Lederer, the former chairman of tourism body VisitScotland, has attacked "unrealistic" government targets that he claims plagued his tenure at the helm of the quango and said the organisation should be slimmed down further.
Tourism leaders order early start to Sunday drinks
Scotland's national tourism agency has called for Edinburgh pubs to be allowed to open before lunchtime on Sundays in order to boost the Capital's economy.
Rival Loch Ness plans will both go-ahead despite 'clutter' claim
TWO rival plans for tourist attractions on Loch Ness have both been given the go-ahead, despite fears over their impact on the iconic setting.
Light at end of tunnel as Arthur's Seat gets spectacular 2012 spin-off
THE head of the Cultural Olympiad has vowed the vast marketing clout of the London Olympics will be used to pull tourists into Scotland.
Hotelier: A disappointing year - but we'll bounce back
WE DID notice a decline in business last year - not a huge decline, but just enough to notice, rather than cause us to panic.
Analysis: Snow, strikes and ash cloud all took their toll
THERE'S no doubt that Scottish tourism, like destinations across the world, is facing a tough trading environment, but it certainly isn't all doom and gloom, writes Malcolm Roughead.
Wish they were here: big fall in tourists coming to Scotland
SCOTLAND's tourism industry collapsed during what should have been its busiest period last year, new figures have revealed.
Wanted: PR guru to sell Edinburgh to the world (salary £110k)
HEADHUNTERS have been called in to carry out a search for a high-profile figure who will be charged with promoting Edinburgh on the world stage.
Summer holidays cheaper, if you do holiday homework
A FAMILY of four could save as much as £1,500 on its summer holiday by shopping around for flights, car hire and currency, according to new research.
Welcome to world's best bed and breakfast - in Inverness-shire
THE Old Manse in Invermoriston, Inverness-shire, has impressed visitors from around the world with its blend of traditional charm and modern facilities.
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