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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Virtual tourists encouraged to sketch now, visit later
It’s an iconic and imposing landmark – and Sumburgh Head and lighthouse is being used to entice artists as part of a tourism campaign. VisitScotland…
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Carmichael makes VAT call for tourism
A call has been made for a “bold” cut in VAT on domestic tourism from 20 per cent to five per cent as part of
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Calls for new tourism campaign made in light of closures caused by Covid-19
Calls are being made of the Scottish government to fund a campaign to support hospitality and tourism. It comes after businesses in England heard they…
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