Tourists urged to plan visits ahead of bank holiday weekend
Two police forces are urging tourists to plan their visit ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
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Global tourism lost £244 billion in five months – UN
The global tourism industry has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, with 320 billion US dollars (£244 billion) lost in exports in the first five months of the year and more than 120 million jobs put at risk, the UN chief has said.
Police force facing rise in calls due to influx of visitors
A police force is experiencing “unprecedented demand” due to an influx of tourists.
UK and Germany should be targeted in tourism campaigns, study claims
Scottish tourism businesses should target people from the UK and Germany as they try to recover from the lockdown, according to researchers.
Fears for tourism business during Aberdeen lockdown
There has been concern over the local lockdown’s impact on the tourism sector, which only officially "reopened" three weeks ago when guests were allowed to stay in hotels again following the lifting of restrictions.
KLM to increase flights between Aberdeen and Amsterdam
KLM will be increasing the number of daily flights between Aberdeen and Amsterdam next week.
In Pictures: English tourist attractions prepare for return of visitors
Some of England’s best-known tourist attractions will reopen to the public this weekend following the gradual easing of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Harry urges travel industry to ‘build back better’ after pandemic
The Duke of Sussex has urged the travel industry to “build back better” after Covid-19 as he made his first public appearance since a series of royal revelations were published.
Government urged to promote extension of summer holiday season
The Government has been urged by MPs to do more to promote an extension of the UK’s summer holiday season to boost the struggling tourism industry.
Quarantine-free trips to Spain ‘not down to pressure from travel industry’
The decision to allow Scots to enjoy quarantine-free trips to Spain was not made as a result of pressure from the travel industry, Nicola Sturgeon has insisted.
Quarantine no longer needed for Scottish tourists returning from Spain
Quarantine restrictions for Scottish sun-seekers travelling to Spain are to be lifted this week, the Scottish Government has announced.
British Airways retires 747s in preparation for ‘a very different future’
Retiring British Airways’ fleet of Boeing 747s is part of preparations for “a very different future”, according to the airline’s boss.
Skye urged to reshape tourism as it faces slump in visitor numbers
Skye is “highly vulnerable” to the downturn in international visitors amid the coronavirus pandemic, a report has warned as it revealed tourism generated £211 million for the island last year.
British Airways retires 747 fleet due to pandemic
British Airways has retired its fleet of Boeing 747s with immediate effect.
Declining travel due to pandemic forces British Airways to retire Boeing 747s
British Airways is to retire its fleet of Boeing 747s with immediate effect.
£7m visitor centre planned for Finnieston Crane
Plans to create a £7 million visitor centre, museum and restaurant at a Scottish landmark have been revealed.
Explore all the attractions on your doorstep and Rediscover Your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Business leaders hope the new Rediscover Your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire campaign will bring a welcome boost to the north-east’s hospitality and tourism industries.
Frustrated by lockdown? Iceland offers to release your screams over loudspeaker
People feeling stressed by lockdown are being invited to let off steam by having their screams played over loudspeaker in a remote part of Iceland.
Visitors urged to be respectful as Scotland opens its doors once again
Visitors are being urged to be “considerate” to communities as Scotland’s tourism sector reopens.
Holidays to be close to normal despite Covid-19, TUI chief says
British tourists can expect to experience “90% of normality” as flights and holidays restart for the UK’s biggest tour operator.
Frontline NHS staff offered free stays at Gleneagles Hotel
Frontline health heroes are being offered five years' worth of free stays at the world famous Gleneagles Hotel.
From innovative, theatrical drinks to app ordering services, here’s what a trip to your favourite cocktail bar will look like
While beer gardens are in full swing and restaurants set to reopen next week, cocktail bars are taking things a little slower to perfect their intimate offerings.
Sturgeon refuses to ‘simply be a rubber stamp’ on air bridges decision
Nicola Sturgeon has told Scots hoping to enjoy a summer break abroad that she will not simply rubber-stamp UK Government plans to allow quarantine-free travel.
Scotland must show visitors a warm welcome or face tourism consequences, warns Scots hotelier
Gordon Campbell Gray, owner of The Three Chimneys on Skye, says he feels ashamed by recent scenes discouraging visitors from over the borders and beyond.
List of quarantine-free travel countries criticised
The Government’s list of countries and territories which English tourists can visit without self-isolating on their return has been branded a “mess”.
‘We can’t allow ourselves to be dragged along’: Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to back local tourism amid air bridges row
Nicola Sturgeon has urged Scots to consider booking a holiday at home amid a growing row over the UK Government's "shambolic" handling of plans to ease quarantine rules for air travellers.
Announcements met with relief from north-east tourist industry
Among the announcements made by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was the relaxation of the five-mile limit on travel for leisure purposes from today.
Face coverings to become compulsory in shops from next week as physical distancing is relaxed in attempt to boost economy
Face coverings are to be compulsory in Scottish shops from the end of next week, as physical distancing is relaxed in retail and hospitality sectors as well as public transport.
North-east tourism body’s bid to recruit board members to aid recovery effort
A tourism body is recruiting new additions to its board of directors to play their part in recovery of the sector.
Restarting Scottish tourism later than England will cost millions, warn Tories
Opening Scottish tourism businesses on July 15 – later than England’s date of July 4 – will cost the industry millions of pounds, the Scottish Conservatives say.