VisitScotland eUpdate - July 2008
Welcome to the seventh eUpdate of 2008 which features a wide range of articles which we hope you will find of interest.
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17/07/2008
Versions of VisitScotland's Keep Discovering ezines were sent recently to over 200,000 consumers on the customer database highlighting our area. More...18/07/2008
Scottish scenery is being used to promote Scotland as a ‘must visit’ destination to Londoners as part of a major tourism drive initiated by Highland Spring and VisitScotland. More...18/07/2008
Scottish Tourism Forum in partnership with Scottish Enterprise and Netdata have worked together on a series of one day workshops designed specifically for people working in the tourism industry. More...18/07/2008
VisitScotland’s Highlands-based offices in Strathpeffer and Inverness will re-locate to Cowan House, in the Inverness Retail and Business Park, at the end of August this year. More...17/07/2008
A £2 million re-development project has begun at Aberdeen Airport, promising improved security measures and more convenient access for travellers. More...17/07/2008
Members of Grampian Food Forum are invited to a morning visit to two local superstores where you will be given a short presentation by the store's management, followed by a guided tour through each store. More...17/07/2008
Jurys Inns will be the operator of the eight-storey hotel in Guild Street, which will have conference facilities, a restaurant, a bar and cafe. More...17/07/2008
Scotland’s Countryside Festival will be taking place again this year from 6-7 September in the spectacular grounds of Glamis Castle. More...17/07/2008
A popular Argyll location and an eminent local landscape painter are leading a major summer marketing campaign by VisitScotland in partnership with Highland Spring, the leading UK bottled water brand. More...18/07/2008
It may still be summer but The Pierhouse Hotel, a small hotel in Port Appin, is already thinking ahead to those long winter months by striking up an inspiring partnership to attract new visitors, extend the season and forge the first stage of a comprehensive relationship marketing programme. More...11/07/2008
Scotland has gained its fifth World Heritage Site, as UNESCO granted the prestigious status to the Antonine Wall this month. More...18/07/2008
Scottish Tourism Forum in partnership with Scottish Enterprise and Netdata have worked together on a series of one day workshops designed specifically for people working in the tourism industry. More...17/07/2008
Stirling’s tourist trade could be in for a boost following Forth Valley College’s introduction of an HNC Tourism course at its Stirling campus for the first time. More...17/07/2008
VisitScotland’s Business Tourism Unit Southern Region, is organising a one-day Southern Showcase being held in the exclusive surroundings of The Balmoral, Edinburgh on Wednesday 8 October between 11am and 3pm. More...17/07/2008
Versions of the Keep Discovering ezines were sent recently to over 200,000 consumers on the VisitScotland database. More...18/07/2008
Glasgow Prestwick Airport recorded month-on-month and year-on-year hikes in its passenger performance during the month of June. More...17/07/2008
Preparations continue for the 2008 Senior British Open Championship that will be played at Royal Troon Golf Club from 24 to 27 July. More...17/07/2008
Our Visitor Information Centres are buoyant with the news that there has been an increase in both footfall and visitor spend between 1 April – 27 June. More...17/07/2008
The VisitScotland Selkirk team will share a stand with FishScotland Ltd at the CLA (Country Land & Business Association) Game Fair this weekend. More...17/07/2008
The VisitScotland Selkirk office has teed-off some excellent marketing of the Scottish Borders golf product inlcuding a Bunkered Supplement and presence at the Open. More...17/07/2008
Each nomination enters a free prize draw to win £150 dinner bed and breakfast for two. More...17/07/2008
Grab a coffee and muffin at the Town Hall and log on for a free internet access demonstration. More...17/07/2008
Tabitha Mudaliar has started her new role as Marketing Executive for the South of Scotland and is raring to go on local marketing projects and keen to establish contact with partners and organisations across the South of Scotland. More...17/07/2008
VisitScotland is working very hard to ensure that the Dumfries & Galloway See & Do guide is published on time and for all of those who advertise please note that the closing date for all orders is 21 August. More...17/07/2008
The Centre for Research into Regional Development recently conducted a survey into the use of cultural heritage by small businesses in the South of Scotland. More...17/07/2008
Businesses who have an interest in the Dumfries & Galloway 7stanes Mountain Bike network of trails should watch out for a few new features around the 7stanes. More...17/07/2008
The Dundrum self catering cottage in Dumfries & Galloway has officially been crowned one of the best self catering establishments in Scotland with a five star accolade. More...17/07/2008
An iconic Edinburgh scene is to help promote Scotland as a ‘must visit’ destination in part of a major Summer campaign between Highland Spring, the leading UK bottled water brand, and VisitScotland. More...17/07/2008
An exhibition commemorating the history of Newtongrange village opened at the Scottish Mining Museum last month. More...17/07/2008
A new tourist Shuttle Bus has been launched in East Lothian to take visitors to some of the area’s top attractions. More...17/07/2008
East Lothian Council and VisitScotland are operating a pilot TIC on Spott Road in Dunbar beside the A1 this summer. More...17/07/2008
The new Seabird Seafari wildlife watching trips were launched this month and are now sailing daily from North Berwick Harbour, East Lothian, in partnership with Seafari Adventures. More...17/07/2008
North Berwick is making its entry into the festival mayhem during this year’s Fringe, from 13th to 16th August. More...17/07/2008
The National Museum of Scotland is hosting a series of free music events from 3–24 August. More...17/07/2008
The Real Mary King's Close and The National Galleries of Scotland have been shortlisted in the National Business Awards for Scotland. More...17/07/2008
An iconic St Andrews location is to help promote Scotland as a ‘must visit’ destination in part of a major Summer campaign between Highland Spring and VisitScotland. More...17/07/2008
The new Bay Hotel development in Kinghorn was officially opened on 17 July by VisitScotland Chief Executive Philip Riddle. More...17/07/2008
Scotland’s answer to Covent Garden, Glasgow’s Merchant City, is taking its next step forward as a tourist hot spot with the launch of a new web site. More...18/07/2008
It may be summer, but there’s no excuse for letting your networking slip. Glasgow Chamber has plenty of opportunities for you to exercise your business cards in the coming weeks. More...18/07/2008
Scottish Tourism Forum in partnership with Scottish Enterprise and Netdata have worked together on a series of one day workshops designed specifically for people working in the tourism industry. More...14/07/2008
Scotland has gained its fifth World Heritage Site, as UNESCO granted the prestigious status to the Antonine Wall this month. More...16/07/2008
A Fort Augustus-based hotelier has been recognised as one of the UK’s top 30 emerging young talents in the hospitality industry. More...16/07/2008
Iconic Highland scenery is to help promote Scotland as a ‘must visit’ destination as part of a major Summer campaign between Highland Spring and VisitScotland. More...16/07/2008
Visitors to the Travel Centre in Kirkwall may be treated to a spot of live bird watching, thanks to a collaboration between VisitOrkney and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), who have set up a web cam link between a hen harrier’s nest in Rendall and the visitor information centre. More...16/07/2008
The Orkney International Science Festival will explore the long standing historical links between Orkney and Australia in Scotland’s first ever Homecoming year. More...16/07/2008
As the summer tourist season gets well underway, Orkney continues to be showcased across the UK and beyond this year, as the VisitOrkney and VisitScotland teams organise press trips to the islands. More...16/07/2008
An Outer Hebrides tourism boss is heading for India next week, as a volunteer with Christian relief development agency, Tearfund. More...18/07/2008
Hebrides.TV is an exciting new project that showcases the best in video content about, for and created by Hebrideans. More...17/07/2008
Two Perthshire organisations are in line to win one of Scotland’s major business gongs in the 2008 National Business Awards for Scotland. More...17/07/2008
VisitScotland’s production of a Perth City Guide is now complete. More...17/07/2008
Why not enter your Business into the Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Star Awards. More...17/07/2008
Scone Palace in Perthshire is set to receive a tourism boost following the world premiere of ‘Stone of Destiny’. More...16/07/2008
VisitShetland is pleased to announce the opening of their fourth annual photographic competition, open to local and visiting amateur photographers. More...21/07/2008
The closing date for registering is 31 July. More...18/07/2008
UHI Millennium Institute, the prospective University of the Highlands and Islands, has announced that it has been granted taught degree awarding powers by the Privy Council. More...21/07/2008
The What's On guides are designed to be able to be downloaded for your visitors. More...16/07/2008
The closing date for entries is today - 21 July. More...18/07/2008
Scottish Natural Heritage and the Tourism Innovation Group have developed the Responsible Visitor Guide to show visitors how to play their part in conserving Scotland’s natural environment, wildlife and cultural heritage. More...18/07/2008
Climate Change Scotland is a new not-for-profit company, set up through the Tourism Innovation Group by environmentally aware business leaders. More...21/07/2008
SCDI is organising this one day conference with a line-up of expert speakers looking at the key challenges and opportunities for Scotland to deliver a clean, affordable and reliable energy mix. More...01/07/2008
Following the specific message sent at the beginning of July it was felt that the best way of communicating would be a regular story in the eUpdate giving updates on the economic situation and what is being done to help reduce its effects on Scottish tourism. More...18/07/2008
A tourism campaign that scooped top prize at one of the UK’s most prestigious public relations awards has generated over £46 million in Scottish tourism revenue. More...21/07/2008
These are the main areas of new content loaded in June 2008. More...17/07/2008
VisitScotland trade website bookingscotland.com is an essential site for the world travel trade as it provides a platform for them to reach Scottish suppliers. More...17/07/2008
The North America, Asia/Pacific PR team at VisitScotland have secured the services of two new PR agencies as part of continuing Homecoming Scotland 2009 promotions. More...17/07/2008
The Homecoming Scotland 2009 campaign is now in full swing with official events guides recently printed. More...17/07/2008
Following the Customer First restructure in April, VisitScotland’s new Emerging Markets team has kicked off to a busy start. More...18/07/2008
Sign up now for Birmingham and last few places still available for World Travel Market. More...18/07/2008
An update on some of the Business Tourism Unit's recent activities and a look at their future activity in San Diego this August. More...18/07/2008
Why not come and join us in celebrating the hard work of companies who are contributing to make Scotland a world class tourist destination? More...18/07/2008
People1st wish to establish what the training implications are when developing mature workers in the tourism sector and are looking for people to interview who have entered the sector after the age of 50. More...21/07/2008
Information has been provided from the Health Protection Agency on measures which you may want to pass onto your visitors with caravans. More...21/07/2008
A few months ago we provided information on potential booking scams and we have had information that these continue to be targetted to tourism accommodation providers. More... | 
