Tag: Scotland tourism

Scotland’s Highlands has witnessed only 114 coronavirus deaths to date. But the possible influx of tourists when the travel sector reopens from July 15, has the residents worried, The Guardian says in a report. Homemade “tourists go home” signs that appeared at the start of the lockdown to deter isolation tourists may have been removed, but Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister, this week acknowledged she could not rule out quarantining or screening travellers from England if infection rates rise south of the border. While tourism bosses warn of threatened cancellations, The Guardian has spoken to residents, businesses and community leaders across the ... Read more

Pubs, hairdressers and cinemas will be able to open from July 15 if coronavirus cases continues to decline in Scotland, its First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Sturgeon said the move was possible thanks to “real and sustained progress” in suppressing Covid-19. People in Scotland will be allowed to meet up with two other households indoors from July 15 and outdoor hospitality such as beer gardens will be allowed to re-open from July 6. Sturgeon also said the five-mile travel limit will be lifted from July 3, while non-essential retail within indoor shopping centres will re-open from July 13. Households will ... Read more

Sango Sands Beach, Durness, Scotland. Photo Courtesy: Instagram.com/gordondohertyphotography Expedia Group, one of the world’s largest online travel companies, and Scotland’s national tourism board, VisitScotland, have joined hands to help drive travel demand by supporting the country’s hoteliers. Expedia Group and VisitScotland have come to an agreement to build awareness of its value-adding technology tools, help maximise hotels’ offering and boost travel demand, particularly during the low season. Expedia Group’s expertise on managing travel data will help VisitScotland conduct a review of the visitor experience in Scotland, with a focus on improving regional spread across the country as well as working ... Read more

Photo Courtesy: VisitScotland Scotland sets new record with 15 per cent increase in overseas arrivals in 2017. The new flight routes and favourable exchange rates are said to be the driving forces behind the increase in foreign tourist arrivals. The combined number of domestic and overseas tourists in Scotland has increased by two percent, taking the tally to 14.1 million visitors. Overnight trips by Great Britain residents for holiday purpose increased to 8.5 per cent compared to the January-September 2016 period. Expenditure increased £163 million or 12.7 per cent to £1.5 billion over the same period. Although September 2017 saw ... Read more