Visit Kelso has launched a new initiative to welcome visitors who are looking to focus on their self-care, in a bid to become Scotland’s Wellbeing Capital. Responding to the growing trend of people seeking a wellness experience as part of their travels, Visit Kelso has engaged an army of Wellbeing Warriors, people who work in…
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MESSAGE FROM OUR INTERIM CEO Excitement is in the air this month as we showcase the many events happening in the region and across Scotland in the coming weeks as we look towards Scottish Tourism Month in March. We have launched tickets for the South of Scotland Tourism Conference to be held on 14th March at Peebles Hydro…
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Event in March 2023 will be first opportunity for many SSDA members to meet new Chief Executive David Hope-Jones Business owners working in leisure, hospitality and tourism in the south of Scotland are updating their Year Ahead planners today after the date was confirmed for the second annual conference organised by the South of…
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200,000 people reached in first two weeks of South of Scotland Destination Alliance Winter Escapes campaign promoting Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway A new digital marketing campaign from the South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) has already reached 200,000 people after just a couple of weeks, directing hundreds of potential holidaymakers to the…
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The South of Scotland Destination Alliance announces new Chief Executive to lead work developing the South of Scotland into a year-round tourist destination The South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) today announced that Borders-based David Hope-Jones OBE will be the new Chief Executive of the strategic Destination Management and Marketing Organisation for the Scottish…
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Lonely Planet’s Expert Predictions for the Coming Year Celebrate the World’s Top Places for Food, Unwinding, Connection, Journeys, and Learning Global travel authority Lonely Planet has today unveiled its top destinations to visit next year with the release of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2023. The annual hot list of trending destinations predicts where to go in…
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The South of Scotland has been named as one of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel destinations for 2023. The publication revealed that the region, which covers the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway, is one of only two UK destinations and 30 worldwide to make the annual list. Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2023…
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The owners of Cringletie near Peebles today announced that General Manager Will Haegeland and Front Office Manager Trond Dalby are moving on to pastures new. Mr Haegeland will take up a new position as General Manager of the Pandora Hotel and Marton Guest House on Guernsey and Mr Dalby has been appointed Deputy General Manager.…
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Results of first South of Scotland Destination Alliance ‘barometer survey’ reveal “exceptionally challenging” picture for tourism and hospitality businesses in the region The results of an in-depth ‘barometer survey’ of tourism and hospitality businesses in the South of Scotland paint a concerning picture of the difficulties many operators face in a worsening national and…
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MESSAGE FROM OUR INTERIM CEO It has been an incredibly busy month for the team as we continue to welcome businesses into the SSDA tourism community and prepare to launch a new Winter Campaign. Over the past year we have raised the profile of the region through our regional brand Scotland Starts Here. Our website…
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