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Prepare for the emergence of ‘revenge tourism’

Travel has been off the agenda for the best part of a year, and it will return in a different form, writes JULENA DRUMI

Holidays on hold

Skiers and sun seekers shut out as Europe closes resorts

Skiing holidays in many resorts are on hold Skiers and sun seekers have been told to stay away from many of Europe’s popular destinations as further restrictions are imposed onRead More

2021 calendar concern

Concern grows for events as Glastonbury cancelled

Glastonbury
Glastonbury off…. Bond movie postponed The Glastonbury Festival is the first high profile casualty of 2021 as fears grow that pandemic restrictions will continue beyond the summer. The James BondRead More

Payouts announced

Ewing unveils latest self-catering and B&B grants

Self-catering businesses will get help Larger self-catering properties and B&Bs which pay council tax can now apply for grants to help offset losses and rising costs caused by the lockdown.Read More

£33.8m proposal

Leisure plan to celebrate Scots transport pioneers

Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson has its roots in Scotland A museum telling the story of Scots behind some of the most famous motoring brands will form the centrepiece of a proposed leisure developmentRead More

Covid tightening

Spa expects to lose early summer in tighter lockdown

Stobo Castle spa
In the swim: Stobo has pushed back its plan to reopen (pic: Terry Murden) Scotland’s tourism bosses fear they may have to remain closed until the early part of theRead More

Leadership training

Talent programme aims to rebuild tourism sector

Marc Crothall
Marc Crothall: ‘a hugely positive move forward’ A new Scottish Government funded training programme aims to develop future leaders in the tourism industry as it recovers from the pandemic. TheRead More

Call to end squabbling

Hotelier urges ministers to ‘grow up’ and get cash paid

Stephen Montgomery
Stephen Montgomery: ‘stop squabbling’ A hotelier has called for the Holyrood and Westminster governments to “grow up” and stop squabbling over supporting the sector. Stephen Montgomery, who represents the ScottishRead More

New advisory firm

Hotel veterans launch hospitality consultancy

Ruaridh-Macdonald-and-Simon-Jackson
New venture: Ruaridh Macdonald and Simon Jackson Hotel veterans Ruaridh Macdonald and Simon Jackson have launched a management consultancy aimed at hospitality venues struggling to cope with the pandemic. TheyRead More

Hotel and office project

£100m Met Tower and hotel plan gets go-ahead

Hotel at Met Tower from Cathedral St
Hotel alongside Met Tower, seen from Cathedral Street Transformation of a former college tower block into offices alongside an 11-storey hotel is to go-ahead after being approved by Glasgow CityRead More