November is the busiest time of the year for tourism industry events, surveys, awards ceremonies, and conferences, rounding off the year past and looking ahead to the one to come.
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Keeping You Informed – 6th September 2021
Our round up of the latest news and information affecting livelihoods and businesses on Skye.
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Scotland’s Economy
An update on Covid baseline measures for business
More info here – https://bit.ly/2Yl5ihl
Portree and Braes Community Trust – Levelling Up Fund Bid Update
The Highland Council are currently preparing to submit a £12 million bid to the UK’s Levelling Up Fund for investment in the first phase of a longer-term redevelopment proposal for Harbour. The deadline for submission of the bid is still to be confirmed but is expected to be in October 2021. This is a significant opportunity for Portree however there is a limited timeframe for consultation. The community are now being asked to comment on the proposal for phase 1 and the full masterplan scheme.
More info here – https://bit.ly/38GqFfb
ASSC Tourism Accommodation Business Survey
Short-Term Let (STL) Legislation proposals.
We would appreciate a few minutes of your time to provide us with additional data to support our proposals going forward.
This is important information, which we will collect and use anonymously to inform colleagues in the tourism industry and the Scottish Government and local authorities about STL businesses.
Follow this link to complete the survey – https://bit.ly/3zQsn9x
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Sustainable Skye – Smart Waste Solutions for your Business
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.
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SkyeConnect Survey Reveals Business Costs in Tourism Sector are Hampering Profitability
Rising costs have hit the profitability the majority of tourism business on Skye, despite the increased visitor numbers and turnover during the 2023 season.
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Mini Bite – Sustainable Skye, AGM, Autumn Survey and more…
In the Mini Bite below you'll find information on the work of SkyeConnect and on news affecting the Tourism Industry in our area.
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