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Scotland named world’s best golf destination
It’s the Home of Golf – and now Scotland’s status as the best destination in the world is official.The country has been awarded the accolade at the World Golf Awards, scooping the crown of “best golf destination” for the first time in the gala’s nine-year history.
World Golf Awards reveals leading golf brands of 2022
World Golf Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism – has revealed this year’s best golf organisations at its 9th annual Gala Ceremony in Abu Dhabi.
Scotland and Wales among world’s ‘most underrated’ destinations
Scotland and Wales have made it into the top-10 list of ‘most underrated destinations’ – as voted for by top executives in the travel industry.
National Geographic names The Scottish Highlands as one of its ‘Best of the World’ destinations for
The Scottish Highlands has been named as one of National Geographic’s ‘Best of the World’ destinations for 2023.
RYANAIR UNVEILS RECORD-BREAKING SCOTTISH WINTER SCHEDULE
Ryanair, UK’s no.1 airline for low fares and reliability, today (26th October) announced its biggest ever Winter schedule from Scotland, operating 68 routes (4 new) to exciting destinations such as Grenoble, London, Santiago, and Verona.
THE BALMORAL LAUNCHES A ‘SEASON OF CELEBRATION’ TO MARK 120 YEARS OF AN ICON
The Edinburgh hotel is celebrating its 120th anniversary, inviting guests to experience unforgettable Scottish luxury
VisitScotland’s ‘Great Days Out in Scotland’ campaign promotes discounted tickets
A new campaign is set to encourage people across Scotland to experience a day out across the country this autumn and winter.
easyJet has today announced that it will introduce an additional aircraft to its Edinburgh base
easyJet, Scotland’s largest airline, has today announced that it will introduce an additional aircraft to its Edinburgh base from next summer to serve customer demand from the Scottish capital meaning that from summer 2023 easyJet will base a total of nine aircraft at Edinburgh, operating on 39 routes across the UK, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
The Destination by Hyatt Brand to Debut in the United Kingdom
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with the 12.18. Group for SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course. The full-service luxury property will mark the debut of the Destination by Hyatt brand in Scotland, as well as in the United Kingdom, further demonstrating Hyatt’s intentional growth of its luxury resort brands in Europe.
The Balmoral, has been awarded the 2022-23 AA Hotel of The Year Scotland
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, has been awarded the special accolade of the 2022-23 AA Hotel of The Year Scotland, at the AA Hospitality Awards.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh launch swish new bar with insane murals and cocktails
One of Edinburgh’s latest hotels have announced they will be opening a brand new bar and dining space with some incredibly cool features. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh shared this week that in addition to their current restaurant and lounge, the building will also be opening a new ‘all day dining space’ in October.
Plans for Edinburgh tourist tax unveiled
Nicola Sturgeon announced on Tuesday that the Scottish Government will introduce a Bill that would give councils the power to enact tourist tax schemes. According to the City of Edinburgh Council, it could generate £15 million each year.