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SkyeConnect: Supporting destination management amid funding cuts and growing visitor numbers, to create a business and community led 10 year tourism strategy.
Mini Bite – SkyeConnect’s Future, Business Community Open Day, Driving on Single Track Roads and more…
Over the past six years, SkyeConnect has been a strong and active voice representing the tourism industry and community on Skye, but we are now facing significant challenges due to recent cuts in government funding. We would like to understand what you’d like to see from SkyeConnect going forward. In the coming weeks, we will be contacting members and the local community to discuss how SkyeConnect can further support your business while advancing our community goals.
Mini Bite – Latest Survey Results, National Park Bids, HIE Event and more…
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 tasked with managing the visitor economy.
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.
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.
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 the Highlands.
SkyeConnect End of year Review and Outlook for 2024
As we reflect on 2023, SkyeConnect’s journey has been marked by sustained efforts towards sustainable tourism, community engagement, advocacy and digital innovation. Our aim for 2024 is to continue elevating tourism on government agendas, ensuring Skye’s challenges are communicated clearly.
Mini Bite – Sustainable Skye, Tourism Awards, Events, Surveys and more…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mini Bite – Executive Chair, AGM, Breakish Wind Farm Q&A and more…
In Alistair’s Mini Bite below you’ll find information on Alistair Danter’s work as Project Manager for SkyeConnect.
Mini Bite – Recruitment, Autumn Promos, Screen Machine and more…
In Alistair’s Mini Bite below you’ll find information on Alistair Danter’s work as Project Manager for SkyeConnect.
Recruiting Contractor for Skye Cycle Network Project
Skye Cycle Network (SCN) is a project developed by SkyeConnect which seeks to create a network of active travel routes linking the communities of Skye.
Mini Bite – from Alistair Danter – 10th September – 2023
In Alistair’s Mini Bite below you’ll find information on Alistair Danter’s work as Project Manager for SkyeConnect.
VISITOR LEVY REVENUE RAISED ON SKYE SHOULD BE SPENT ON SKYE
A survey of Skye businesses has revealed overwhelming support for Visitor Levy revenue generated on the island to be administered locally and spent locally.
Mini Bite – from Alistair Danter – 21st August – 2023
In Alistair’s Mini Bite below you’ll find information on Alistair Danter’s work as Project Manager for SkyeConnect.
Mini Bite – from Alistair Danter – 3rd August – 2023
In Alistair’s Mini Bite below you’ll find information on Alistair Danter’s work as Project Manager for SkyeConnect.