Tourism and Marketing: A Career Rooted in Scotland Tourism came first for me. I began my journey in the Scottish tourism industry in 1991 while studying at Edinburgh University. During my summer breaks, I worked for the Scottish Tourist Board, answering calls from people eager to visit Scotland. This early experience laid the foundation for my deep knowledge of Scotland …
Why You Need a Business Case for Planning Permission for Tourism Accommodation Are you planning to set up new tourism accommodation and apply for planning permission? The process goes beyond submitting a simple application. A strong business plan is essential to demonstrate the value of your proposal and avoid rejection. By presenting how your business aligns with regional and …
Aria
Community Tourism Research
ARIA—Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition Fund, which administers Community Local Development funding—commissioned SCOTO ( Scottish Community Tourism) in Autumn 2023 to undertake focused work on community-led tourism across the region. SCOTO defines a clear definition of community-led tourism as “a visitor-facing service, facility, or experience delivered by the local community via a social or other enterprise model that is not …
