Scotland Tourism News
SPAA calls for return to travel as organisation reaches milestone
The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association celebrated 100 years since its founding with the message that the “fear factor” around international travel must stop.
Scottish agents still suffering pandemic hangover
A survey of its members by the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association has revealed that the majority of travel agencies have been operating at ten per cent or less of their pre-pandemic revenue.
Emirates to return to Glasgow on Wednesday
Until the end of October, flights between Dubai and Glasgow will operate four times a week on Emirates’ Boeing 777-200LR, in a two-class configuration.
The Resident Edinburgh set to debut in 2024
Mactaggart Family & Partners has exchanged contracts to purchase the latest location for Resident Hotels. The property, the Resident Edinburgh, is due to open in 2024 after a full repositioning of the building.
Industry gives cautious welcome to Scotland tourism changes
The travel industry has welcomed news from Nicola Sturgeon that Scots who have been double-jabbed against Covid-19 will not have to self-isolate if they are coming back from an amber list country.
Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association criticises latest Sturgeon comments
Scotland first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, yesterday said progress in tackling coronavirus in the UK must not be put in jeopardy with “too lax a position on international travel”.
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South of Scotland Destination Alliance launches with first campaign
The South of Scotland Destination Alliance has announced the organisation’s first major steps to making the destination a world-class tourism region.
voco Hotels to add two new Scottish properties
Marked with the upcoming opening of voco Grand Central in Glasgow and voco Edinburgh – Haymarket, the company is seeking to boost its place in the city break market.
Scotland arrivals to require ten-day hotel quarantine
Scottish transport secretary, Michael Matheson, has confirmed all visitors to the country will be required to stay in a designated hotel for ten days on arrival from Monday.
Edinburgh Airport opens new Covid-19 testing facility
The site offers fast and accurate lateral flow and PCR testing and is located through the Covid-19 screening entrance to the left of the departures entrance.
Scotland removes Dubai from quarantine-free list
Dubai has been removed from the safe travel list by the Scottish government. Authorities said the move was due to a rise in returning passengers testing positive with Covid-19.
Scottish travel agents set to benefit from new business support
The announcement follows discussions with business groups and sees a wide range of sectors benefiting, from taxi drivers and arts venues to travel agents and hospitality.