Skye is Scotland’s second most popular destination. The data shows that visitor numbers continue to grow each year and now exceed pre-covid levels. It is alarming that a destination like Skye faces the real possibility of not having a body...
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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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A Call for Support: A 10 Year Sustainable Tourism Strategy For Skye, Raasay & Lochalsh
SkyeConnect is leading the calls for a transformative initiative to develop a 10-year sustainable tourism strategy for Skye, Raasay, and Lochalsh. The aim is to position us as leaders in 21st-century tourism.
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Mini Bite – Tourism Strategy, Skye Northern Lights, Business Heating Grants and more…
SkyeConnect leading the calls for a transformative initiative to develop a comprehensive 10-year sustainable tourism strategy for Skye, Raasay, and Lochalsh.
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Destination Management & Long Term Strategy for Skye
Your participation in our surveys has allowed us to represent your voice locally, regionally, and nationally on many crucial issues. Now the Scottish Government cutbacks are poised to end the core operational funding essential for SkyeConnect and other DMOs across...
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