David Hope-Jones, CEO of the SSDA gives a quick 5-minute round up, while paddle boarding, of the latest work of the SSDA in supporting the tourism economy in the South of Scotland. The finalists in the South of Scotland Thistle Awards have been announced and we summarise some of the key points of our marketing…
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David Hope-Jones, CEO of the SSDA gives a quick 5-minute round up of the latest work of the SSDA in supporting the tourism economy in the South of Scotland and we summarise some of the key points of our marketing work, press coverage and regional news in our June newsletter. READ THE JUNE 2024…
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Join our CEO David Hope-Jones OBE as he walks you through all the latest news from the SSDA from the past month – it sure has been busy! This newsletter focuses on: SSDA’s Conference News – Speakers and Programme Upcoming Events and Webinars Current Destination Development Activities Support on Working with the Travel Trade Update…
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Join our CEO David Hope-Jones as he walks you through all the latest news from the SSDA from the past month – it sure has been busy! This newsletter focuses on: SSDA’s Updated Membership Proposition Upcoming Events and Webinars Destination Development Plans for 2024 Our Recent and Upcoming Marketing and Media Activities Regional News for the…
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The corks were popping as the region celebrated its best ever performance at the national Scottish Thistle Awards for the tourism and hospitality sector – businesses from Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders scooped six national awards at the glitzy ceremony in Glasgow, smashing the previous regional record of three and making the South of…
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Our winter webinar schedule has launched with a fantastic set of informative sessions planned over the upcoming months. Read all about it and catch up on the news from the SSDA in our current newsletter. If you aren’t yet enjoying the benefits of membership, join today and be a part of our upcoming activities. READ NOVEMBER’S…
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Huge celebrations as we crowned the first ever South of Scotland Thistle Award winners in a ceremony with glitz and glamour. And there is a new cycling infrastructure fund available for businesses to support the region’s aim to be a leading cycling destination. If you aren’t yet enjoying the benefits of membership, join today and be…
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This month saw some fantastic coverage for the south of Scotland including a feature in National Geographic Traveller Food magazine on Castle Douglas and its thriving food and drink scene. The article was the result of a journalist visit organised by our PR and marketing teams and is part of our ongoing drive to inspire…
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This month saw CEO David Hope-Jones representing the South of Scotland at the travel trade expo, Visit Scotland Connect from where he gave an introduction to what the travel trade is, what the SSDA does at events like this to represent the region, and why this is important. If you aren’t yet enjoying the…
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It’s been fantastic to see all the positive news coverage arising from our conference, with great features in the BBC, Sky News, ITV, The Herald, The Daily Record, and many more. With our own South of Scotland Thistle Awards (nominations open now!), the all-agency South of Scotland Responsible Tourism Strategy, the Kirkpatrick C2C and the…
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