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SKYECONNECT SURVEY REVEALS CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM FOR THE RECOVERY OF TOURISM
The results of a SkyeConnect survey of business confidence, following the announcement of plans to re-open the economy, reveal another lockdown could decimate the industry.

The Skyetime Podcast – Gordon Campbell Gray, The Wee Hotel Company
In the latest edition of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins talks to Gordon Campbell Gray, owner of The Wee Hotel Company that includes The Three Chimneys on Skye.

SKYE’S TOURISM BUSINESSES NEED A MINIMUM SEASON OF 20 WEEKS IF THEY ARE TO SURVIVE
The results of a SkyeConnect survey of business confidence, following the announcement of plans to re-open the economy, reveal another lockdown could decimate the industry.

The Skyetime Podcast – Mark Sealey and the Talisker Transatlantic Rowing Challenge
In the latest episode of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins talks to Atlantic Rower, Mark Sealey who last month completed the Talisker Transatlantic Challenge, carrying the new Skye flag on the transom of the Force Genesis boat.

The Skyetime Podcast – Janette Sutherland – SAC Consulting
In the latest episode of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins talks to Janette Sutherland of SAC Consulting in Portree. Janette is involved in two collaborative projects with SkyeConnect.

SKYECONNECT SECURES FUNDING TO EXPLORE THE OPTIONS FOR A ‘VISITOR PAYBACK’ SCHEME
SkyeConnect has been awarded a grant of £7700 by NatureScot, through the ‘Better Places Green Recovery Fund’

TOURISM INDUSTRY WELCOMES SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S SUPPORT FUND FOR BED AND BREAKFAST’S
SkyeConnect and the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government is to provide much needed financial support to B&Bs and Self-Caterers paying Council Tax.

The Skyetime Podcast – Neil Mathieson – Torabhaig Distillery
The Skyetime Podcast returns for Season 2 with guest Neil Mathieson, Chief Executive of Mossburn Distillers & Torabhaig Distillery.

PRESS RELEASE: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT MESSAGING IS ‘KILLING THE TOURISM SECTOR’
The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers has hit out at the impact of Scottish Government messaging on the industry.

THE LIVELIHOODS OF 60,000 B&B PROVIDERS IN SCOTLAND COULD BE DECIMATED BY THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S LICENSING SCHEME
The Scottish Government has been warned that plans for a Licensing Scheme for Short-term Lets could devastate Scotland’s Bed and Breakfast sector. That was the stark warning from David Weston, Chair of the Bed and Breakfast Association, at an emergency webinar organised by Destination Management Organisation, SkyeConnect today (14th January 2021).

Simon Cousins expertly manages the media, public relations and communications for SkyeConnect, having previously worked for the BBC for 30 years as a journalist and producer in Radio and Television.
Simon Cousins
