The Real Travel

Trend Insights – Digital Nomads and The Real Travel

SSDA Travel trade Specialist Yvonne takes a closer look at newly launched The Real Travel.  A trend that has emerged from the pandemic and which stands head above the rest is the principal of combining remote working with travel. Some countries have started to introduce digital nomad visas and a number of companies have developed…
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March Monthly Update – Newsletter

What’s new in the South of Scotland On Monday, we announced our first major steps to making the South a world-class destination and supporting the region’s economic recovery from the impact of Covid-19, with the unveiling of a new look Scotland Starts Here campaign and the appointment of our inaugural Chief Executive. Read on and catch up on…
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SOUTH OF SCOTLAND GEARS UP TO BECOME A WORLD-CLASS VISITOR DESTINATION

The South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA), today announced the organisation’s first major steps to making the South a world-class destination.

January Monthly Update

February Monthly Update – Newsletter

What’s new in the South of Scotland We’re getting ready for launch, so make sure to join us on this exciting journey to put the South of Scotland on the tourist map.

January Monthly Update

January Monthly Update – Newsletter

What’s new in the South of Scotland Happy New Year from Team SSDA! We are starting the year with a flurry of activity, bringing you great events and opportunities to upskill, network, and be informed about the latest goings on.

SSDA Seek Chief Executive

  The SSDA team continues to grow and we are now seeking our first Chief Executive. We have huge ambitions for the South of Scotland and so the Board are looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm and values, and who can be creative in building our organisation so that those ambitions are realised and…
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Christmas Starts Here

November Update – Christmas Starts Here

Christmas Starts Here It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Things have been busy for the team: We have been working behind the scenes to shine a light on the South of Scotland at a time when it’s needed more than ever.

Survey #5 Results

Impact of new restrictions on tourism in the South Thank you to everyone who took part in our latest survey. 83 businesses responded and the results clearly demonstrate how financially crippling the lockdowns are on us in the South.

SSDA MEMBERSHIP LAUNCH

Join today and help shape / drive / be at the forefront of tourism in the South of Scotland The SSDA team is now ready, and hugely excited to welcome members! We cannot wait to work together with you, putting your business /organisations front and centre of our plans to make the South a first-class…
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Monthly Update – October 2020

AN UPDATE FROM US Over the last month, the SSDA team has been busy connecting with businesses as well as setting up a range of events and opportunities for the destination. At the same time, we have been engaging with our key stakeholders, industry partners and Scottish Government parties, representing you, the wider destination and the specific…
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