Press Release

A pioneering event, brought together a collective of community members, local organisations and businesses, to address some of the waste issues on the Isle of Skye. With an influx of approximately 600,000+ annual visitors, it faces unprecedented waste management challenges.

Rising costs have hit the profitability the majority of tourism business on Skye, despite the increased visitor numbers and turnover during the 2023 season.​

A survey of Skye businesses has revealed overwhelming support for Visitor Levy revenue generated on the island to be administered locally and spent locally.

A survey of Skye businesses has revealed overwhelming support for Visitor Levy revenue generated on the island to be administered locally and spent locally.

1 in 10 Self-catering or B+B businesses in Skye are set to close as a result of Short Term Let legislation, according to SkyeConnect survey.

A survey of Skye businesses has revealed overwhelming support for Visitor Levy revenue generated on the island to be administered locally and spent locally.

SkyeConnect, in collaboration with VisitInverness Lochness and other Destination Management Organisations across the Highlands, is holding a “Shortbread Showdown” competition to identify the best shortbread producer in the region.

Skye’s tourism businesses are fighting battles on multiple fronts as the country’s economic crisis starts to bite, according to the results of a survey by SkyeConnect.

The desire of visitors to give something back is well established on Skye. Read on to discover how we plan to facilitate voluntourism on Skye.

The housing crisis in Skye and Lochalsh and the impact it is having on the economy is to be the subject of extensive research commissioned by SkyeConnect.