Record-breaking cruise season was a ‘year like no other’
A record-breaking cruise season with 129 ships, 124,000 passengers and 19 maiden calls has been hailed as a “year like no other”.
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Councillors to discuss tourism tax
A proposed “tourism tax” risks having a detrimental impact on small businesses, councillors will be warned. A draft response to the Scottish government’s planned visitor…
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Isles tourism featured at major event
Shetland’s tourism sector was highlighted to international markets during Scotland’s biggest business-to-business event for travel. Held at P&J Live in Aberdeen, the event offered businesses…
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Time is running out to have your say on ‘Shetland Way’
Folk have been urged to have their say on plans for a “Shetland way” walking route as the deadline for feedback nears.
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Record-breaking cruise season on the cards after earliest ever start
The cruise season is set to get off to its earliest ever start next week with the arrival of Viking Venus.
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WATCH: Visitor campaign celebrates Shetland’s ‘winter delights’
A digital marketing campaign has been launched to attract more visitors to Shetland this winter.
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Two cruise ships arrive in Lerwick
Two cruise ships arrived in Lerwick today (Monday) – the latest since last month’s easing of restrictions. The Islands Sky became the first cruise ship…
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WATCH: TV advert promoting Shetland goes live
Promote Shetland has released a video of its new television advert which showcases the isles as as the ideal “overseas” destination for Scots considering a change…
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TV advert to showcase Shetland as ideal ‘overseas’ destination for Scots
A new television advert launches on Monday pushing Shetland as the ideal “overseas” destination for Scots considering a change of scenery this summer.
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Shetland prepares to welcome return of international visitors ‘when the time is right’
Shetland will be marketed as an international holiday destination at an online workshop attended by hundreds of tour operators and travel agents.
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WATCH: Campaign hoped to rebuild Shetland’s ‘devastated’ tourism industry
A nationwide campaign encouraging responsible tourism is hoped to aid the recovery of Shetland’s “devastated” visitor economy. VisitScotland’s £124,000 campaign, which aims to raise awareness…
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Loganair reports ‘very slight’ increase in visitor interest for this summer
Loganair has reported a slight increase in customers looking to visit Shetland this summer. Kay Ryan at the airline said there had been a “Boris…
READ FULL STORYShetland features in VisitScotland’s ‘Only in Scotland’ promotional video
Shetland has been featured in a promotional video encouraging tourists to visit. VisitScotland’s ‘Only in Scotland’ series aims to shine spotlight on the unique experiences and…
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Most tourist bookings unavailable for Foula and Fair Isle flights due to Covid-19 risk
Shetland’s inter-islands flight operator will no longer be taking most tourist bookings “to protect the resilience of the service”. Airtask, which operates the services from…
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