Tourism news archive
Tourism news and events archive from March 2008
| Còig Turasan Mìorbhaileach Gu Saoghal Nan Gàidheal Air Am Foillseachadh / Five Magical Journeys Into The Gaelic World Unveiled Chaidh còig turasan ùra gu cridhe saoghal nan Gàidheal fhoillseachadh san Òban an-diugh, Dihaoine 28 Am Màrt 2008. | |
| English also spoken The closing date for industry input into a major new study of Gaelic in the workplace is today (Monday). The online questionnaire has now been switched off and the hard work will now commence on interpreting the results. | |
| Kilda Cruises scoops top Who Cares Wins award for excellence Following the success of Who Cares Wins, an awards ceremony was held yesterday (Wednesday March 26) to celebrate the very best in the service sector throughout the Outer Hebrides and recognise the businesses who have achieved Hospitality Assured in the past year. | |
| Flagship b2b show travels east The unique all Scottish tourism business to business event, VisitScotland expo 2008, heads east to Aberdeen this year. | |
| Should auld acquaintance… The original handwritten manuscript of arguably the world’s most famous song – Auld Lang Syne – is to go on display in New York as part of the Scotland Week 2008 celebrations. | |
| Scotland’s top tourism awards lift off Young entrepreneurs are being encouraged to put themselves forward for Scotland's top tourism awards for the first time this year as the 2008 Scottish Thistle Awards celebrate some the country's up and coming talent. | |
| Scotland's cafés are icing on the cake Many people have a favourite spot, a quiet place or a local unknown where they take themselves to switch off, relax, read or enjoy their favourite view; often from the warmth and security of a welcoming venue. Equally, there is something rewarding in a comforting cup of tea and sweet treat after a long journey, invigorating walk or activity. However, finding the perfect café is something most people stumble upon by chance, until now. | |
| Outer Hebrides excellence awards to take place in Benbecula More than twenty businesses are in the running for Outer Hebrides service excellence awards ceremony after judges announced the final shortlist today (Tuesday March 18). | |
| Buying in legislation compliance Almost no one generates their own electricity or breeds cattle in order to have steak on the menu. So why do we feel it necessary to cope in-house with every sphere of business? | |
| Website courses to aid business success UHI is offering a free place worth £500 on a new e-marketing course that will help business people to develop and use their websites in the most effective way. | |
| Skye tourism businesses go for growth It's being hailed as Scotland's most exciting tourism development programme and a group of businesses from Skye have become the first on the island this year to take part. | |
| New Gaelic research launched this week A major study is launched this week on the role of Gaelic in economic growth in Scotland, focusing on its place in the Scottish labour market. | |
| Sustainable tourism seminar to benefit businesses Proprietors of hotels and B&Bs as well as tour operators in the Highlands and Islands are among those being invited to a seminar focusing on making businesses greener. | |
| Murdo's mission for the tourist industry He's white, fluffy, goes by the name of Murdo and is on a mission to help businesses in the Highlands and Islands capture a bigger share of the lucrative tourist market. | |